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Scott; If the charger truly does turn itself off and cycle, it is preferred over those that do not. After getting the usual Harbor Freight trickle charger for about 10 bucks and ruining a couple of batteries, I now use a product called "Battery Tender" that actually conditions the battery by charging to capacity, then placing little loads on it and charging again but not overcharging it. Mice can be a real problem and you should be able to fabricate a good shield/fence like the ones listed on the page http://www.walkermetals.com/walkermetals/ . Use 10" or preferred 12" flashing from the aviation section of Home Depot. You'll need about 5 to 6 ft to go around each wheel. Just make a bend about 2 " from each end so that they'll lock together. Another trick is to use a couple of "Bounce" dryer sheets placed about the plane where you think they may go. Mice do not like the fresh breezy smell. I keep an open box in my Bonanza. Al DeMarzo Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page - Free and Easy http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: scott To: Ercoupe Tech Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 12:31 AM Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Trickle charge ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- 'Coupers, 1. Does anyone see a problem with hooking up a 0.75 A [tapering charge] trickel charger to the battery? Once 13.25 volts is reached, it maintains a floating charge ( turns itself on and off as required) The windows would be open... 2. Rodents: My coupe is hangered yet I found the start of a nest...I fly every week (if possible) What works to rid these guys...poison? and suggestions would be appreciated Thanks Scott ============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm ============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
