Ferret charging problems

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by Frank L.

We have installed a modern master switch to isolate the batteries from the rest of the ignition system, but the drain still persists.

I'm thinking that it is draining from the generator.....

Frank,

I have been involved with Ferrets for a period of over 30 years, so might be able to help. Now, if you have located the master switch correctly, it should isolate the batteries and there is no way they can drain through the system. If the switch is located correctly, then I would look at the batteries, they may be shot and are draining internally. Often a build up in the bottom of the cells does this. Get them out and bench charged then give them the heavy discharge test.

We used to have problems with the interior lamps being left slightly on, with no more than a glimmer in the bulb and this would drain the batts. over a period.