| Bill B | 11 April 2026 |
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This has been intriguing me so I've just checked my cheap Lidl smart charger (Ultimate Speed model), power off. I checked and re-checked the connections and my DMM showed zero draw, even on its microamp range. So it must depend upon the specific circuit. Smart chargers are chip controlled - there isn't a direct connection to the PSU rectifier, unlike a traditional charger, because the current h... | |
| Tim C | 11 April 2026 |
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Ah yes, I see, what is lost, not what is drawing. | |
| Jeremy MkIII | 11 April 2026 |
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Guy,
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| William Revit | 11 April 2026 |
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not sure at all it's just what was written or more the way it was written-----I don't think it's current draw ,more the diminishing capacity of the battery, | |
| Bolney Coupe | 11 April 2026 |
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| Tim C | 11 April 2026 |
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roughly 0.24-0.72 Ah per day | |
| anamnesis | 11 April 2026 |
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I thought this was well known. I've always removed one charge clamp from the batt' if the charger isn't switched on. I seem to recall reading it yonks ago, in a workshop manual for something or other.
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| William Revit | 11 April 2026 |
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Grey-got this off the 'net
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| Paul Walbran | 10 April 2026 |
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Les, have you measured how much stroke there is at the slave? It is the most relevant measurement if a clutch is dragging. Too low = hydraulic problem, correct = clutch problem such as popped linings. And on these clutches too much stroke can mean that the release pad has contacted the plate and is pushing it onto the flywheel, causing drag that way. The latter is unusual but I have encounter... | |
| Paul Walbran | 10 April 2026 |
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It goes from one terminal of the battery, through the charger, to the other terminal of the battery. Just like if you leave the ignition on. | |
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