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Old 16-12-2008, 09:56 PM
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Has anyone used a solar battery charger on there car to trickle charge the battery while the car isent been used?
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Old 16-12-2008, 09:57 PM
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What in this country
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Old 16-12-2008, 09:58 PM
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Got to be honest and say I never knew of such a thing!
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Old 16-12-2008, 10:05 PM
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http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/S...?ProductId=104
been told they can be used even in overcast conditions
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Old 16-12-2008, 10:09 PM
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http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Stor ... ductId=340

hope this link works lol
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Old 16-12-2008, 10:11 PM
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http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Store/Product/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=340

hope this link works lol
I had a few stabs with the other one first and then just trawled the site to find it
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Old 16-12-2008, 10:47 PM
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my friends got one of these
they won't charge a flat battery but will keep one topped up, if say your using electric fencing
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Old 16-12-2008, 10:51 PM
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Thats what i want it for ,just to keep the cars battery topped up while its sitting on the drive .Just to stop the alarm from draining the battery
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Old 16-12-2008, 10:55 PM
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That sounds like a bloody good idea!

Mines struggled to fire up at weekends in this cold. Could be a very wise investment
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Old 16-12-2008, 10:57 PM
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Mines struggled to fire up at weekends in this cold. Could be a very wise investment
Thats lack of use now you have a new toy
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Old 16-12-2008, 11:00 PM
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Maplins have one for sale for £10 on special offer at the mo, would post a link up but the sites down at the mo.
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Old 16-12-2008, 11:02 PM
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Thanks for that matey. Will nip in there tomorrow and have a butchers. Cheers
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Old 16-12-2008, 11:16 PM
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Sorry not Halfords its Maplins who have them
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Old 17-12-2008, 12:19 AM
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I used to sell them at Motor World. They are fantastic.

Steve - I think I should look after your scoob while you use the M3

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Old 17-12-2008, 12:29 AM
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Oh go on then
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Old 17-12-2008, 05:57 PM
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Group buy then
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Old 17-12-2008, 09:21 PM
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One of the guy's at work is useing one for his bike,he thinks its perfect. Nige
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Old 17-12-2008, 09:32 PM
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Sounds good!
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Old 17-12-2008, 09:52 PM
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Old 17-12-2008, 10:00 PM
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Old 18-12-2008, 06:41 PM
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