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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...

Ah yes, I see, what is lost, not what is drawing.

Guy,

from your photo, is your EV an MG4? If it is then it may have an electronic diff.
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"The electronic differential in the MG4 enhances traction and stability by intelligently distributing power to the wheels, especially in challenging conditions. This system allows for better handling and performance, particularly during ...

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,
If it were a 60Ah battery losing say 0.24Ah capacity per day that should be 240 days to run it dead flat so----8 months

The Febi screen washer pump is fitted and working well, very powerful.

The pump nozzles need 5.5mm ID tube.

Cheers
Dave

roughly 0.24-0.72 Ah per day

That is a lot. There is a decimal point missing ?

(0.024 - 0.072 Ah per day) ?

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.

And monitors must draw at least some current in order to work; so if they're not giving out, they're taking it in, from the battery. Only full isolation prevents it.

Modern electron...

Grey-got this off the 'net

An unplugged battery charger connected to a battery will generally drain it very slowly, taking weeks or even months to cause significant damage, rather than hours or days. While some, particularly high-power or older, chargers might drain a battery faster, most modern smart chargers have minimal reverse current draw, often negligible enough to be safe for short...

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...

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.
This happens with most battery chargers I have found. Maybe it is because Willie and I are upside down.