Battery storage question
Melting Slicks
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From: Sindelfingen Germany
Re: Battery storage question (Blackjetvette97)
A rule of thumb says that a battery looses 1% of power per day. But maybe this depends on age, construction and storage conditions IMO.
Frederik
Frederik
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Re: Battery storage question (Blackjetvette97)
It also depends on the temperature. If you are storing one for any length of time, I would recommend getting a Battery Tender. Like women, its much better to keep them happy, than to wait until the power is down and then try to make them happy. :rolleyes: :)
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Re: Battery storage question (Bob Chapman)
:iagree: with both carpe dm and Bob
I have gone a long time without running the vette (ie 3 weeks) and the yellow top started the Vette up fine. I do have a floater charger for the winter storage. See pic
I have gone a long time without running the vette (ie 3 weeks) and the yellow top started the Vette up fine. I do have a floater charger for the winter storage. See pic
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Re: Battery storage question (knewblewkorvette)
Hi all,
Thanks for the replies. I made a mistake and didn't state clearly my question, though. How long will a battery, not installed in a car, just placed in the garage, say on the floor, last with it's charge? I am asking this to calculate in case of a power outage and backup stuff to use on it for fish tanks. Thanks
Steve
Thanks for the replies. I made a mistake and didn't state clearly my question, though. How long will a battery, not installed in a car, just placed in the garage, say on the floor, last with it's charge? I am asking this to calculate in case of a power outage and backup stuff to use on it for fish tanks. Thanks
Steve
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Re: Battery storage question (Blackjetvette97)
The yellow top is perfect for that situation.
I believe they have a shelf life of one year without a charge. Still, I would recommend a Battery Tender for the longest life and always a full charge when you need it.
PS. do not store on floor, put a board under the battery
I believe they have a shelf life of one year without a charge. Still, I would recommend a Battery Tender for the longest life and always a full charge when you need it.
PS. do not store on floor, put a board under the battery
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Re: Battery storage question (57xray)
knewblewkorvette
Those battery connections look cool. Can you tell me about them?
:cheers:
[Modified by 57xray, 3:07 PM 9/24/2003]
Those battery connections look cool. Can you tell me about them?
:cheers:
[Modified by 57xray, 3:07 PM 9/24/2003]