Thanks Mike, Being a mechanical engineer by trade, electrics are not my strong point. I'll try what you suggest. But it is very frustrating.
regards
Phil

Hi Mike, Thanks for your reply. Regarding the alternator, I disconnected both cables,on the advice of Bob Bate (who services my car ) and the drain remained, so I ruled out the alternator. Would this be correct? The charging voltage does vary between 13 - 14.5V
regards
Phil (allen)

Hello, I have recently joined the club, and wanted to ask any members with S types, if they have experienced a drain on the battery ( 2 weeks old ) when the car is switched off. A clamp on ammeter is showing a 1.5/2 amp loss,inreasing to 14/15 amps for a second or two! I have pulled every fuse to tr...