Battery problems... HELP!
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Battery problems... HELP!
I bought my first vette (torch red C-5 coupe) in in Oct of 04. 
I had a month to drive it before going up on blocks for the winter (Mich). On a sunny day on Jan, I went to start it and the battery was dead, so I trickle charged it for 2 days and it started right up. I just tried to start it yesterday 
and it was dead again. 
I really wanted to hear the music of my new LS1. I charged it for 18 hours on a 10 amp setting and now it won't start at all. I checked the voltage with a VOM and it says 11 volts. I think I must have a shorted cell? but need some confirmation that I am correct. If this the case, I have heard some info regarding "red" and "Yellow" gel? cell batteries. I hear there is less corrosion (which I have some). If this is true, where can I get the best price in Grand Rapids, Mich and where is the best place to but them. What should the cost be? Brand? What cold cranking amp should I get? 
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I had a month to drive it before going up on blocks for the winter (Mich). On a sunny day on Jan, I went to start it and the battery was dead, so I trickle charged it for 2 days and it started right up. I just tried to start it yesterday and it was dead again. I really wanted to hear the music of my new LS1. I charged it for 18 hours on a 10 amp setting and now it won't start at all. I checked the voltage with a VOM and it says 11 volts. I think I must have a shorted cell? but need some confirmation that I am correct. If this the case, I have heard some info regarding "red" and "Yellow" gel? cell batteries. I hear there is less corrosion (which I have some). If this is true, where can I get the best price in Grand Rapids, Mich and where is the best place to but them. What should the cost be? Brand? What cold cranking amp should I get? You guys (and gals) ROCK!!!!
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FWIW I just left my car for a month (I have a Optima Red Top) and had a fellow forum member come by and start it up once a week for awhile (Thanks Cecil ) to keep it from dying and when I got home the battery was still a bit low although some short driving got it back to where it should be....so next year if you don't get a trickle charger you may want to consider just starting it up once a week..
) to keep it from dying and when I got home the battery was still a bit low although some short driving got it back to where it should be....so next year if you don't get a trickle charger you may want to consider just starting it up once a week..
