Just an update...went for it and installed 4 of these cells as a leisure "cell". Just back from a 2 week trip up the West coast of Scotland and it all worked perfectly, ran a 230V fridge most of the trip (switched off at night when cooler), charged phones, cameras etc at night via a USB/12V...

Sorry just read my 1st post and can see I wasn't really clear that these are being considered for use as a leisure battery in my Landy.

Hi guys, thanks for the replies. Yes these are from a UPS system, surplus to requirements, and I would only be using them for auxillary power (12V electric blanket, 2 x USB points for phone etc, LED night light etc). I have a split charge relay system so these would be isolated from the main...

Hi All. I have a duel battery set-up in my 90 and at the time I just stuck an old 12V 40Ah battery in as the 2nd cell as I had it lying around the garage. I've just been offered (free of charge) 4 of these: http://www.portablepower.com/EnerSys-DataSafe-12HX80R-FR and wondered if anyone with...

Hi All. New to the forum, not so much to landys as my dad has had them since I was wee. I suppose I learned to drive in one really, anyway I now have myself a smart, clean TD5 CSW for myself. 2001 with 59k on the clock when I got it from a garage near Leeds. Bit of a trek to pick it up from...

Thanks all for the advice and comment. I will update on my progress - might be a few weeks before I get started. Gordon

Yes it's the 32 spec that's on offer. It's in 20 litre drums so I plan to filter a couple and use them to test the water, a gradual increase in mix as you suggest, before investing in a larger tank with an in-line filter and all that. Just for peace of mind I was after someone to tell me it...

Yeah, I knew there was going to be some going free but couldn't believe the amount. From the 5 yearly service of a wind farm up the road from me. Fingers crossed it's good for the job...

Hi all. I have been offered around 2500-3000 litres of used (but very clean) hydraulic oil free of charge. I have read the "Cooking oil in TD5" thread from start to finish, including the fights and lengthy duty discussions. I'm not really interested in anything other than whether this oil...

Has anyone ever tried a combined centre seat / cubby idea? I have a vision but I'd be interested to see if it had been done before. The centre seat back would be permanently in place but the seat base would be removable and reversible. When flipped upsides down, you could have a couple of...