Totally dry battery

[Alan H]

Here's one on that auction site we all know!

The one I got had two sets of terminals, which is handy for running a cigarette lighter (for satnav) and trickle charger permanently connected.

[Coyote]

No shippy to US

OK, is it toast? Started with a charge of 14.22. In 24 hours charge dropped to 12.22. Another 24 hours, voltage now checks 12.12. Opinions. Do I need to retire this one?

[Alan H]

That sounds like an ex battery.

[Coyote]

I put a small lamp load on it for 15 minutes.. Now checks 12.07. The wattage stamped on the lamp base is China 97 12VACP.

[Coyote]

Maybe this strange battery I got off eBay (refer to page one) is going to be a good one. I filled it with acid last night. I let it sit for an hour before starting the charge. Just sitting an hour on its own, the voltage checked 12.56. Per other instructions I went ahead and charged it for 14 hours. That took the voltage to 14.2. Quickly dropped off the 13.1 and seems to be staying right there. And for a change, there was more than enough acid. About 1/3 cup left. I had one these a few years ago that was supposed to have pre-measured acid.. Well, there wasn't enough and I had to add water to bring it to the line.

[ConnerVT]

Bought mine from Impact Battery in Kentucky. Both the battery and the company are A+ by me.

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