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YOUR RESEARCHAnybody used an airflow battery conditioner?
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I've used an airflow on a 993 for about 2 years now - made the world of difference and is very simple to connect - I went for the battery connection rather than ligher, just to be on the safe side.
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So, all I do, is open the bonnet, plug them together, close the bonnet (trapping the wire, it is true, and I even drove away once with it connected - just a simple job of repair on the B-C !), and turn the unit on.
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I wired an XLR socket (I had one handy, they are made of metal, can carry a high current, are small, although they are normally used for audio) to the battery, and the matching plug to the battery conditioner.
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I use a battery conditioner on my car (only a 3.2 carrera, but the theory is the same !).
Use porsche supplied battery conditioner since buying this 911
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I've used the Porsche supplied battery conditioner since buying this 911.
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I used to get flat batteries with low use - but not since I used these little gems.
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Repair on the b-c !), and turn the unit
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So, all I do, is open the bonnet, plug them together, close the bonnet (trapping the wire, it is true, and I even drove away once with it connected - just a simple job of repair on the B-C !), and turn the unit on.
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I've used an airflow on a 993 for about 2 years now - made the world of difference and is very simple to connect - I went for the battery connection rather than ligher, just to be on the safe side.
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I wired an XLR socket (I had one handy, they are made of metal, can carry a high current, are small, although they are normally used for audio) to the battery, and the matching plug to the battery conditioner.
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With winter drawing in it looks like the cab will be spending a lot longer in the garage under it nice warm cover than I would like.
Even after 10 days in there (I have been abroad) I noticed a slight reluctance in the battery to turn the engine over this weekend so am considering an airflow battery conditioner.
Has anyone used one on a 996? Am I best to go for the cigarette lighter option (does this work?) or to try and fit a bulkhead socket discreetly somewhere?
All thoughts gratefull received before I blow the 50 quids ..[
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As far as i am aware, in colder months batteries are less efficient in storing charge. However it could be that the battery is on the way out and will need replacing sooner rather then later. Might be worth buying a high performance battery instead of trying to keep the old one going....
I use a battery conditioner on my car (only a 3.2 carrera, but the theory is the same !).
My cigarette lighter is off with the ignition off - so, apart from leaving the keys in the car.......
I wired an XLR socket (I had one handy, they are made of metal, can carry a high current, are small, although they are normally used for audio) to the battery, and the matching plug to the battery conditioner. So, all I do, is open the bonnet, plug them together, close the bonnet (trapping the wire, it is true, and I even drove away once with it connected - just a simple job of repair on the B-C !), and turn the unit on. I then enable the alarm, and walk away.
Hi Graham
I have used them for years now, to great success. I used to get flat batteries with low use - but not since I used these little gems.
The first one I had (none Porsche) only lasted 2 years, but the one I have now (genuine Porsche) is 3 years old and still OK. I used them successfully on my 911 3.2 and also the 91 SC. I attached mine, via crocidile clips, direct to the battery and on the other end is a cigar lighter type socket. The conditioner attaches the socket and the other end to the mains.
When I need the car all I do is undo the lead in the socket and leave the clips on the battery.
My mother in law has a 996 and the OPC fixed the lead with the socket direct to the battery which I suppose is much safer / easier and less chance of coming off.
Definately worth it.
I've used an airflow on a 993 for about 2 years now - made the world of difference and is very simple to connect - I went for the battery connection rather than ligher, just to be on the safe side.
The only thing to remember is not to start the ignition with the airflow still connected....
I've used the Porsche supplied battery conditioner since buying this 911. It came with a small cable that has clips to connect direct to the battery. This has a lighter socket on the end of it to plug the conditioner into. The reason for this is I was told is that the lighter socket in the car is not live when the ignition is switched off.
It has always kept my battery ready and willing.
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