The real answer is dark current, ie, power drawn while the ignition is off.Mako Koiwai wrote:OK ... I give upQuestion: Do you know why your battery goes dead after sitting for an extended period of time?
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Sorry, I had to actually do work at work and then I was in Alaska all weekend long, just now recovering...
Bob is right, it's the parasitic drain. I guess my point was going to be that a solar panel charger sounded like a more complicated solution to the problem than a battery disconect.
Bob is right, it's the parasitic drain. I guess my point was going to be that a solar panel charger sounded like a more complicated solution to the problem than a battery disconect.
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