A&Q about Lotus
Q:
Hi,
New to Elise - just got it this fall....
In terms of the battery/alarm what is the best way to store the car during the winter:
a) keep it charged?
b) remove the battery? If so what is the right way to disconnect the battery so as not to goof up the alarm? Turn the alarm off so that the car can start, then remove the battery?
c) drive it (not an option in michigan)
Thanks!
Jeff
A:
That issue has already been covered in this post.
A:
I got a Battery Tender Plus to keep the battery charged. After seraching I gether that some people keep it hooked up all the time but I bet you can hook it up and let it charge for a few days, disconnect for a week or so then reconnect again to get the battery up to max. This should get you thru the winter and keep your alarm settings. You can get a quick disconnect for your battery in the car and a 25 ft. extension. I plan to alternate the use of this Battery Conditioner to my Elise and Lawn Tractor's battery.
Hope that helps.
A:
If you can use a battery tender while the battery is in the car, do so. In my case, the garage I rent does not have electricity. My only option is to remove the battery and store it in my basement - periodically connected to a battery tender.
-Rwarden
A:
Originally Posted by rwarden
If you can use a battery tender while the battery is in the car, do so. In my case, the garage I rent does not have electricity. My only option is to remove the battery and store it in my basement - periodically connected to a battery tender.
-Rwarden
I have the same issue except I'm going to have t store it in my condo. A bit of a pain in the butt. Do I need to be conerned about fumes? I was thinking about getting a plastic battery tray and maybe a rubber mat to put it on (instead of my hardwood floors). Ahh the joys of downtown living up north!
A:
Originally Posted by goelise
I got a Battery Tender Plus to keep the battery charged. After searching I gather that some people keep it hooked up all the time but I bet you can hook it up and let it charge for a few days, disconnect for a week or so then reconnect again to get the battery up to max.
You want to leave it connected all the time if possible. That's what it's designed to do - it monitors the condition of the battery and keeps it close to max charge at all times - that's better on the battery than charging it, letting it discharge, charging it, letting it discharge, etc.