Battery Optimser

[Mistral1]

Hi Is it safe to use a battery optimiser on a 2018 T6 (The type that you can connect to the battery while it is still fitted to the van)
I was wondering if it would confuse the monitoring as I assume that it could charge the battery beyond the usual 80% and also potentially back drive any electronics in the system.
I have always used one on my other vehicles but am not that familiar with the "smart charging" system fitted to the T6

 

[Dellmassive]

What is it?

Got a link to the product?

 

[Mistral1]

I was looking at something like this:-
VICTRON IP 65 12/10 Blue smart | travelvolts

 

[Dellmassive]

yes that fine . .

just dont connect the NEG terminal direct to the battery - use a chassis ground.


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[Mistral1]

Brilliant - thanks

 

[Pete C]

I use one of those to charge the battery on my infrequently used T6 camper. As Dell says, connect the negative to the chassis. Works best if you buy the optional lead which bolts to the van chassis and +ve battery terminal, as it makes attaching/detaching very simple.

Pete

 

[Dellmassive]

eg:

this set comes with the DC quick connector.

Charger 12V 10A Blue Smart IP65 Victron Energy 12/10 + DC Connector : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Buy Charger 12V 10A Blue Smart IP65 Victron Energy 12/10 + DC Connector at Amazon UK. Free delivery on eligible orders.

amzn.to

 

[Mistral1]

Thanks Guys I’ll get one ordered up. What’s the reason fo not connecting the -ve to the battery?

 

[Dellmassive]

there is a sensor that meters out the power in/out of the battery.

connecting a charger NEG direct to the battery bypasses that sensor so the van doesn't recognise the charge,

just use a chassis ground and you are good to go.

more on that here - Battery Charging - Main Battery Earth Point -

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