Leisure battery rating

[Brian1]

I am planning to replace a 45Ah leisure battery with a 75aH leisure battery. My alternator is only rated at 45 Amps. Am I likely to run into any problems?

[kevtherev]

No.. none

But don't rely on the alternator all the time as alternators don't charge leisures fully
whenever you can, charge the leisure battery with a phased charger, this will charge the leisure up 100%



available from Lidl for about £15

[Brian1]

Thanks that's good news.
My charger has two settings standard and gel. I don't think my battery is a gel type. It doesn't say gel anywhere on it. But it is a leisure deep cycle battery. Presumably I should just use standard setting? Any ideas?
Many thanks
Brian

[kevtherev]

Standard charger... standard setting
A phased charger like the one above is more suitable, so keep your eye out for one

[miggs]

No.. none

But don't rely on the alternator all the time as alternators don't charge leisures fully
whenever you can, charge the leisure battery with a phased charger, this will charge the leisure up 100%



available from Lidl for about £15

Kev is this a current deal as cant find that online

[kevtherev]

Lidl have them in now and again, usually twice a year
search for Lidl battery charger or Lidl Tronic battery charger... E-bay might be fruitful

But remember Lidle sell at £15.00

[Brian1]

Thanks for your help Kev. Varta LFD75 battery now in place but I haven't quite managed to clamp it properly. I think I need to get some plastic strips for the base which unfortunately didn't come with the battery. I have placed a wanted ad as my local garage doesn't have any.