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Nov 28, 2016 | 09:07 AM

#76

JohnnyCake

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From: DC

Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but it would seem that the tickle charger could be connected permanently as it has a logic circuit to prevent overcharging.

Also, with respect to covering the car, you may wish to consider airflow to prevent mold if you have moisture in the air. There was a thread in this forum a few years ago where the interior was completely ruined by mold due to the car being covered and no airflow. I think that was a summer situation with humidity so it may not effect you.

Nov 28, 2016 | 12:08 PM

#77

mrblister

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From: Pa

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyCake

I use a deltron battery charger connected all the time its a motorcycle charger and works just fine. I also have mine covered with a breathable flannel cover inside a heated garage . I use oil filled radiator style heater to keep the temp even as well as two fans to circulate air .

Nov 28, 2016 | 05:06 PM

#78

Bgw70

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From: Fl

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Originally Posted by kitabel

The important feature is "floating".

Float voltage is the voltage at which a battery is maintained after being fully charged to maintain that capacity by compensating for self-discharge of the battery.[1] The voltage could be held constant for the entire duration of the cell's operation (such as in an automotive battery) or could be held for a particular phase of charging by the charger.[2] The appropriate float voltage varies significantly with the chemistry and construction of the battery, and ambient temperature.[3]

With the appropriate voltage for the battery type and with proper temperature compensation, a float charger may be kept connected indefinitely without damaging the battery.

Nov 29, 2016 | 05:31 PM

#79

nomods4me

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From: CA

you could put the car on jack stands to keep the tires from getting flat spots

Nov 30, 2016 | 02:45 PM

#80

Harold57

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Get a battery tender from Harbor Freight or some other place (Sears or car parts stores). They are cheap.

Nov 30, 2016 | 03:14 PM

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DaveGS4

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Instant answers with no waiting using search! Here are some among many others:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...ghlight=Winter
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...ghlight=Winter
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...ghlight=Winter
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...hlight=Trickle
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=60527 (winter storage)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=60855 (more winter storage of car)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=59230 (antifreeze mix)

Nov 30, 2016 | 04:18 PM

#82

Lesly1

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From: South Australia

I sympathize with you Guys having to store your SCs for winter. Living in South Australia there's no such thing, as we drive them the year round. (NO SNOW).
Your Cars are cheaper there, but from what I gather your maintenance is much higher. The same applies to my 2 Classics, 1960 T.Bird & 1979 Eldorado but not if it's raining.

Chris.....from OZ.

Nov 30, 2016 | 08:36 PM

#83

Jabberwock

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From: Alabama

Despite mistaken "common" knowledge, cold temperatures do not harm a battery, instead moderate cold temps preserve a battery by slowing its chemistry down. The slowed chemistry of a cold battery also means it produces less power when cold so if the battery has been damaged by heat it may not be apparent until the battery gets cold making folks think that cold temps damages a battery.

Your car battery should be either removed and stored, or connected to a trickle charger or battery tender. Use a battery tender or charger that has a float mode or automatic shutoff feature so the battery isn't overcharged. You can also remove the battery but still have it on a battery tender, set it on a piece of wood in your garage and attach it to the tender. You can also remove the battery and store it in a warm room in your home. If the garage is not heated a discharged battery can freeze and may crack. A charged battery typically will not freeze until minus 50-70F.