Strange battery question
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Pro
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From: North Reading MA
Strange battery question
Just took her out of hibernation today. Battery was completely dead and my tender had a red light flashing indicating an issue.
Got it started but figure the battery was 4 years old so pulled it out and noticed the case had swelling.
I am wondering if the tender could have overcharged it or it was just normal battery failure. I have used it the last 3 years with no issues.
Got it started but figure the battery was 4 years old so pulled it out and noticed the case had swelling.
I am wondering if the tender could have overcharged it or it was just normal battery failure. I have used it the last 3 years with no issues.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Dunedin Florida
Just took her out of hibernation today. Battery was completely dead and my tender had a red light flashing indicating an issue.
Got it started but figure the battery was 4 years old so pulled it out and noticed the case had swelling.
I am wondering if the tender could have overcharged it or it was just normal battery failure. I have used it the last 3 years with no issues.
Got it started but figure the battery was 4 years old so pulled it out and noticed the case had swelling.
I am wondering if the tender could have overcharged it or it was just normal battery failure. I have used it the last 3 years with no issues.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
A reason why I pull my battery out and put it in the basement over the winter. The case could have cracked and spilled acid all over your electronics. You should always check on the battery once in awhile.
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Melting Slicks
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My battery tender is the Vette's alternator. I drive the vette for 20 miles at least once a week all Winter long. I live where we get plenty of snow (albeit not this year) and as long as there is no snow or salt on the road, I drive. I just do not trust using any tender on any battery.
Melting Slicks
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A patented float and pulse maintenance strategy ensure that once fully charged, the battery is safely maintained at maximum capacity indefinitely by the charger, which is crucial to maximize battery lifespan. Many CTEK battery chargers have a RECOND function.
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Your battery may have been the culprit - it quit taking the charge and once it was without charge it froze. You definitely need a new battery and make sure you check the tender next year a week or so after you put your Vette into storage to make sure it's all good. Then check the tender every few weeks after that to see that it keeps the battery charged.