Never store a battery in a discharged state, especially in winter. It WILL freeze at temperatures 32F or below, and that will kill one or more cells - breaks the plates inside - mechanically disrupts the cell construction. In fact, the charge level should be checked periodically during extreme cold to be sure it is remaining up to charge. For winter storage, remove the battery from the vehicle, check the electrolyte, charge it to capacity, store in a ventilated area on a non-conductive surface. Any electrolyte what-so-evr -however small - on the batteries surface will provide a pathway for trickle discharge to ground, so be sure it is sitting on rubber, dry wood, etc. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver x2
Tom Rowsell wrote: >After a long winter's nap, I'm trying to charge my Westy battery, but it's >not charging. If 5 of the 6 cells are "bubbling" and the last one isn't, can >I assume a dead cell? > >Tom > > > > |
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