tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087283544997030082.post6651050887265673218..comments2024-02-14T20:17:15.115+00:00Comments on Chertsey: Of course we didSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01759448161130667128noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087283544997030082.post-66623343451839703132010-11-28T07:59:30.138+00:002010-11-28T07:59:30.138+00:00Cold weather affects (lowers) the amount of energy...Cold weather affects (lowers) the amount of energy contained in a battery, and sitting on a steel plate (or a concrete garage floor) in freezing conditions really draws the heat out of a battery, so here's a tip.<br />Stand the battery on a slab of expanded polystyrene, at least an 1", preferably 2".<br />Even better if you build sides etc, but if you were fully prepared you'd be perfect, and no one's that, so just a poly base plate for maximum gain and minimum effort :-)<br />A piece of wood, blocked off the floor is an alternative, if it's all you have got to hand, but the insulation is better.<br /><br />Enjoy your day, and the achievement of the journey.<br />David.David SSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087283544997030082.post-13794028307798035772010-11-27T21:53:48.568+00:002010-11-27T21:53:48.568+00:00Good luck and take it steady in the ice. I expect ...Good luck and take it steady in the ice. I expect Waterlily's batteries to be a little sad when we get to her in the morning,<br /><br />NevNev Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047359519459723079noreply@blogger.com