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[ronnyd]

I do Chris! I bought a Triumph 2000 in 2010 that had a 096 Drivemaster battery fitted. I have kept the car in several garages since but I never charged the battery in these periods of inactivity (very remiss of me really but the battery is still going strong to this day and is still holding charge and starts the Triumph with no problem. It has an electric clock which is the only physically drain on it, but I certainly can't complain. I don't know who even makes Drivemaster but possibly other example of premium makes not always being better....
Just been to out to check it, and bearing in mind the vehicle hasn't been used for over 6 months, it is still showing it is 90% charged.

Thought for one horrible minute that you were going to say that the bugger was flat.

[johnnydog]

 

[456lbft]

Similar issue on mine, I noticed a humming sound from near the drivers door. Does the relay get stuck in a position where it is drawing more amps than normal sometimes, sort of hanging between on and off, hence the humming? I used to be able to leave it for ages with no problems.  Hopefully the second Halfords battery will be replaced for free again...  I will just pull the neg in future when it is being left. 

[cam.in.head]

i also had a similar issue on mine a couple of years back with a strange noise. other people have had very similar noises / issues. mine was traced to a low short to earth/ damp probably in a blue wire entering the door harness connector. this wire was temporarily disconnected and solved the problem ( and didnt stop anything working) so has never been looked at or any issues since ? ?

[Doctor Gollum]

Similar issue on mine, I noticed a humming sound from near the drivers door. Does the relay get stuck in a position where it is drawing more amps than normal sometimes, sort of hanging between on and off, hence the humming? I used to be able to leave it for ages with no problems.  Hopefully the second Halfords battery will be replaced for free again...  I will just pull the neg in future when it is being left.

This is the most direct solution...

But...

Before you do, make sure that the key opens the drivers door lock and tailgate (if appropriate). Otherwise, good luck getting into the car to pop the bonnet to reconnect the battery.

Obviously if the car is in a secure building locking it might make this less important.

[456lbft]

Similar issue on mine, I noticed a humming sound from near the drivers door. Does the relay get stuck in a position where it is drawing more amps than normal sometimes, sort of hanging between on and off, hence the humming? I used to be able to leave it for ages with no problems.  Hopefully the second Halfords battery will be replaced for free again...  I will just pull the neg in future when it is being left.

This is the most direct solution...

But...

Before you do, make sure that the key opens the drivers door lock and tailgate (if appropriate). Otherwise, good luck getting into the car to pop the bonnet to reconnect the battery.

Obviously if the car is in a secure building locking it might make this less important.

Thanks, it is in a secure building, but I'll be careful.  Might check out that blue wire thing too...with the window open!

[zirk]

It’s actually PX24 which we used to use in the military.
Always thought that and WD was the same thing

The letters in WD40 actually stand for Water Displacement.

It was originally developed by a Rocket Research Contractor to the US Defence and later for NASA, it was originally used as an preventative anti rust solution for the Atlas Rockets and also used on the outside skins for the Apollo Mission as an Water/Ice Desplacement just before lift off so any Fuel Ice Build Up would disperse within seconds after Take Off.

As TB points out its an Oil based product, purely as a it sticks rather than a lubricant, and any oil is an insulater to electrical contacts as oil acts as a insulater.

Some Airport Services in the Colder Regions also mix WD40 with the Antifreeze Solutions they use when Jet Washing Aircraft prior to take off to give some extra protection on their climb out. 

[tigers_gonads]

It’s actually PX24 which we used to use in the military.
Always thought that and WD was the same thing

The letters in WD40 actually stand for Water Displacement.

It was originally developed by a Rocket Research Contractor to the US Defence and later for NASA, it was originally used as an preventative anti rust solution for the Atlas Rockets and also used on the outside skins for the Apollo Mission as an Water/Ice Desplacement just before lift off so any Fuel Ice Build Up would disperse within seconds after Take Off.

As TB points out its an Oil based product, purely as a it sticks rather than a lubricant, and any oil is an insulater to electrical contacts as oil acts as a insulater.

Some Airport Services in the Colder Regions also mix WD40 with the Antifreeze Solutions they use when Jet Washing Aircraft prior to take off to give some extra protection on their climb out. 

Interesting 

Just for the record, never did got to the bottom of it.  Too bloody cold for my middle aged bones 
She is all wrapped up for the winter and i'll endeavour to get the old girl back up running in the spring 
Then i've got to see if I can find the money to keep her or move he onto a loving home 

Until then its down to driving this CR_V which like any domestic appliance, it just goes..........   

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

My battery was flat as a witches tit this morning after being stood for two days.
Dont usually play parts darts, but might just chuck a new battery on and hope thats the end of the matter. Should have the receipt for the old one so will have a look, and probably realise its older than I think it is.

[cam.in.head]

probably !
ive found the recipt for the "no name " battery of mine thats still ok and it was 1997 !
how i do not know but ? ?

[TheBoy]

A battery that is well looked after will usually last well

[cam.in.head]

but 25 years ?  thats got to be a record .ive had bosch and varta that have only lasted a few.must admit im quite happy with yuasa now but time will tell !