CtrMint Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Evening all, Hope you're all enjoying the break, well unless like me you're back to work :-(I'm about to fit a CTEK battery to charger to my 620. Given the battery is in the footwell I'm going to fit the adapter lead to the battery and then pass the lead through the chassis brace and under the passenger seat. The adapter has a weatherproof plug on it, so 99% of the time it will be fine, i.e. days on island. When we're going away and the 7 is exposed to the elements I'll remove the lead.I don't want to charge the battery with the plastic cover on, I'm sure it will be fine, but just to be safe. I'm looking to convert the nut and bolt setup to a quick release setup. Do you think that's possible?Basically the battery is clamped down using the typical holder. However it's a longer bolt which points upwards, onto which the plastic cover is also attached and fixed with two nylocs. The battery is clamped with separate nuts on the same bolts. So this doesn't affect the battery itself.I sort of want to replace the nylocs with a quick-release fixing. Proximity to the plastic limits options too.I've had a google around, but not found anything. Just wondering if anyone had any ideas.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Not seen a battery inside the cockpit before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 Standard on the 620, i guess due to space limits under the bonnet. Wife hates it, makes getting in and out even worse. it's basically in front of the passenger seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadsport06 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Would it not be better to have the battery in the boot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 I'm happy with it there thanks. Just want to make the cover easy to remove. Needs something like a bonnet pin retainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I think we need a picture!Also, if you have a 12v socket thats perm live you can charge via this. I bought a sutars plug (marine applications) and fitted to the fly lead.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 I charge my 420 through the 12v socket too. But there's no plastic cover around that, so felt fine with it, the battery has plenty of space to dissipate heat. It's the cover on the 620 that's the issue, and its just as easy with the fly cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Does a battery on a trickle charger get hot? Maybe the type in the 620 does. Options to do what you describe would seem to include simple wing nuts, or for something marginally more elegant a knurled nut that you could spin off by hand.Is that the sort of thing you had in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 yeah, that sort of thing, although a wing nut won't work due to the shape of the plastic shroud. I'd also need a locking mechanism to replace the lock from the nyloc. Ideally something like a bike quick release skewer, but much smaller etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I would expect the charging current to be far higher from the alternator when driving than from the trickle charger therefore if the battery is going to get hot it would do so when driving. My CTEK will only deliver around 12W max and obviously most of that is not wasted as battery heat. I really don't think there's a problem in leaving the cover on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 you got me thinking about the knurled nuts, and I've found these on fleabay. might be worth a punt.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M3-M4-Multi-Color-Aluminum-Knurled-Thumb-Nut-Blind-Hole-Hand-Step-Nuts-Screw-cap/223812442018?hash=item341c42d7a2:m:mvC1Ehjgko43iKYD_DT0fMQjust need to replace the normal washer with spring washer and it should be good. Unfortunately none of the ebay sellers I've found so far post to the IOM, so will need to keep looking, but I'm on the right track, thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 Hi Steve, I guess I could test the theory, though I'd still feel comfortable being able to quickly glance at the battery to check it etc. You never know having a quick release solution might also help when out on the road. It's not as though the battery terminals are accessible under the bonnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Hi Mark, the trickle charger current is in the region of 100 times less than an alternator can deliver but yes, I agree, a quick release solution would be good and there's no downside. The PC680 is a great battery btw - much better than the Banner in a 7 - just be aware that it isn't very tolerant to being fully discharged for any period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 It's funny you mention that discharge. I was double checking the literature from manufacturer, making sure it was happy on a the CTEK charger. The documentation claimed they were pretty good following deep discharge. Sounds like your experience has been totally difference.Have a read.https://www.odysseybattery.com/documents/US-ODY-TM-002_1214.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Having read that I take it back! I was referring to the older PVR25 but this seems much better. I will be fitting one when my Banner is at end of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 I've installed everything. I'll leave it over night and check in the morning, see how things are. See if there's any excess heat.The design CC used is a tad silly to be honest. The hex bolt head, is actually hidden away behind the cover... While its possible to secure everything by locking the bolt against the nut that's on the battery retaining bracket, I'm sure in time and with a little natural corrosion, the bolt will spin when removing the cover nylocs. Then you're stuck as you can't hold the bolt head... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 The cover looks like it's only there for passenger comfort. So why not just leave it off unless you are carrying a passenger? Alternatively drop it over the bolt lugs and hold it in place with a strip of Velcro between the cover and the battery retaining strap? My front number plate is held on with Velcro and it's as firm as anything. Or clamp a piece of shock cord under the battery retaining nuts to hold the cover in place and to remove lift the shock cord and slide the cover out. A rubber strap would be an alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auyt Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Just a thought have you considered one or two straps with a cam lock or similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 It will be more work but you could drill the bolt with a 2mm drill and use an R clip, and to prevent any rattle use a spring under the cover over the fixing bolt and to prevent wear on the cover where the R clip sits glue ( sikaflex ) a washer to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 ... with a cam lock or similar.The same thought occurred to me. I have a Lifeline hand-held extinguisher in the same location as your battery. It's secured in its frame by an over-centre locking strap. I was wondering if you could use something similar -- or like this CamLoc, perhaps?PS: I like the idea of a Velcro pad between cover and battery retaining strap (#17).JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol and Bath AR Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 A proper strap and CamLoc with R Pin would the correct "engineering" solution, especially for a race car. But this Velcro (https://www.screwfix.com/p/velcro-brand-black-heavy-duty-stick-on-tape-1-x-50mm/21670#_=p) is very secure and effective. I use this for my front number plate without any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 Lots of interesting ideas there. Not sure which way to go. I did check the battery temp and it felt fine. So I guess the discussion has moved from the original concern to working around CCs design. I use similar tape to that mentioned by Bryan to secure my front plate on the 420, I have some spare so will give that a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 This is amazingly strong - not to be confused with velcro.Holds my battery in place !https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLEAR-or-BLACK-3M-DUAL-LOCK-Self-Adhesive-Tape-Pads-HEAVY-DUTY-Fasteners/142285498602?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item2120e068ea:m:mmesAudfZa4iEC8NgYmxSZg&enc=AQAEAAACQBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qX78kdlkFEXuLZ8HcVRb6YS773XZA%2FHTrxprWIpd6GcwiHOVa%2BLvPOrFYPSzbDc%2FhnyWwXLNh9ssqqh6DV%2FgEbk70xjBb%2FtsPrEZE5ar4%2FdRXHKuFrJ4U1jsqxSpdgM0MUn4RxTUMGEc4OoYnRc2RHQfONVqrMci2v2v2dVLLTVQkXGBYS9vdz%2FcHBoAiPys23TA8AsnofTz4R5WMXTpogf3cm1vQL4FB9qqvLLD9L8k0TYR%2F7pnVs9zKLYIuSmtmTOz2K5pkEZEH3QzM%2BbcBNjMKWB1NfHfFRwNwXMQq2LO8qd7KJxg831u5kb4ClmlxblhdCXaJJumOVLzwxJI2zJM2ry%2BAQP8arlKEEtfmFfy8w4PJRu%2BceMcQPgr9gnfZ4XyLn5DuC4ePiJPDcb1Y%2FN8vkvZXVptSgvzMf6YQdukIxBheKAYncYFi0AdaulbD%2BnSOn1QpYhWk%2Fz6tTxUJVh2q7%2FmwIOHdHTXvQHmE2WDvmscJLpfuKGwRusg0nb%2FpWzM91%2FoATn5sBY15SnqFikFhLs1s9xZ%2B2utgUTUMZEngTK0xHlsXDZG7HSPE7b5SttvzCkchdIse%2Fgw%2BvVSOkbCYVuN5N9e%2FmXgXeCiwDcEObs7tCiKr5XDSE0nTD4c%2BZpb1aKG2pvJWagWxozdz3ltXy%2B10h04LbmhHA9ObTmOqcJiWk6H7wP7l%2B%2Fv68%2FQCJRIp2T8rMd%2F2kIou77XFeeMjLjJGhlbkJlhZgOXuG5QQ%3D%3D&checksum=14228549860278369cda40d04f9b9ad9c701a244a228&enc=AQAEAAACQBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qX78kdlkFEXuLZ8HcVRb6YS773XZA%2FHTrxprWIpd6GcwiHOVa%2BLvPOrFYPSzbDc%2FhnyWwXLNh9ssqqh6DV%2FgEbk70xjBb%2FtsPrEZE5ar4%2FdRXHKuFrJ4U1jsqxSpdgM0MUn4RxTUMGEc4OoYnRc2RHQfONVqrMci2v2v2dVLLTVQkXGBYS9vdz%2FcHBoAiPys23TA8AsnofTz4R5WMXTpogf3cm1vQL4FB9qqvLLD9L8k0TYR%2F7pnVs9zKLYIuSmtmTOz2K5pkEZEH3QzM%2BbcBNjMKWB1NfHfFRwNwXMQq2LO8qd7KJxg831u5kb4ClmlxblhdCXaJJumOVLzwxJI2zJM2ry%2BAQP8arlKEEtfmFfy8w4PJRu%2BceMcQPgr9gnfZ4XyLn5DuC4ePiJPDcb1Y%2FN8vkvZXVptSgvzMf6YQdukIxBheKAYncYFi0AdaulbD%2BnSOn1QpYhWk%2Fz6tTxUJVh2q7%2FmwIOHdHTXvQHmE2WDvmscJLpfuKGwRusg0nb%2FpWzM91%2FoATn5sBY15SnqFikFhLs1s9xZ%2B2utgUTUMZEngTK0xHlsXDZG7HSPE7b5SttvzCkchdIse%2Fgw%2BvVSOkbCYVuN5N9e%2FmXgXeCiwDcEObs7tCiKr5XDSE0nTD4c%2BZpb1aKG2pvJWagWxozdz3ltXy%2B10h04LbmhHA9ObTmOqcJiWk6H7wP7l%2B%2Fv68%2FQCJRIp2T8rMd%2F2kIou77XFeeMjLjJGhlbkJlhZgOXuG5QQ%3D%3D&checksum=14228549860278369cda40d04f9b9ad9c701a244a228Blimey thats a big linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 Yeah that's the 3m stuff I'm using already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanium7 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Slightly off topic but associated - A slight modification to the top of my 620 battery box was to stick a piece of 3mm rubber to the top so the passenger's feet do not slip or damage the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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