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asimmd

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Battery Charging Question
« on: July 31, 2010, 09:24:09 AM »
Hi All

On Tuesday of this week,I charged both my 6volt 4Ah Sealed Lead Acid's with the intention
of going to the lake.

Needless to say it rained all day so I didn't go.

Question is,how long will the batteries hold their charge before I need ot charge them again?

Thanks

Alan
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malcolmfrary

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Re: Battery Charging Question
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2010, 09:32:03 AM »
If they are in good condition, weeks and weeks, but I would still recharge before use.  Just to be sure.
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FullLeatherJacket

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Re: Battery Charging Question
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2010, 09:32:14 AM »
They will discharge slowly over time and, if left alone for several months, couldl go into deep-discharge and the plates will sulphate (=dead). I'd suggest topping them up every month. If you've only left them for a week then you'll be OK.
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asimmd

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Re: Battery Charging Question
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2010, 02:38:54 PM »
Thanks Guys

Next time out will be tomorrow,Sunday,or next Wednesday.

If it's Wednesday,I'll give them a quick boost.

Alan
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