Leisure Battery to Invertor?

Post by **kevtherev** » 03 Apr 2007, 21:14

looks like the batteries shagged or may need some topping up the beeping is an indicator of that

you could test it with a multimeter...(over 14v )

it reads like the charge is getting to it if the indicator reads that

Post by **cumbriankeith** » 03 Apr 2007, 23:44

Sounds like the LB is suspect. Your batt indicator simply displays voltage (suppressed zero meter shows between about 10 and 15 volts and gives a rough guide to charge level) - when the engine is running it is giving you a display of the charging voltage of the alternator, not the charge state of the battery. As it is showing you a low reading when the engine is off, and the invertor is beeping its low voltage warning, then the batt is not charged up. Can you charge it with a mains charger for a couple of days, let it rest for a few hours and then check the voltage? 12.7v is full whereas 11 is empty.
If a battery is left in a low charge state for a while then it will suffer and just cos a batt looks new doesn't mean it is still good - badly treated you can ruin a battery in a few days.
You need to check if it can a) be charged and b) hold its charge for a few days.

Post by **DiscoDave** » 04 Apr 2007, 18:25

take the lb out of the van, check all the levels and put on the slowest charge you can! this may take a few days but could save you battery and your wallet!

Post by **kevtherev** » 04 Apr 2007, 18:39

or borrow a leisure battery charger they work differently to normal chargers....don't they dave?

Post by **campervanman** » 06 Apr 2007, 22:27

Fuse blown in split charge relay circuit?