Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Attention Forum Users: On the 28th of December 2023 at 9:00am Central Time, we will be taking the forums down for maintenance while we prepare the new forums for your use. Please click here for more information.

Tool Talk Discussion Forum

frozen battery

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Rich Iowa

12-04-2005 09:52:17




Report to Moderator

I was going to take my ATV out to play in the snow, but somebody (ok, it was me) left the key on, thus draining the battery. After having the charger on all day yesterday and half the day today with no effect, figured I"d bring the battery in to warm up. When I pulled the battery out, I found it was frozen solid. Will this have done any damage to the battery? When it gets thawed out, will it take a full charge? I bought the battery this spring, so I"d like to keep using it if possible. Thanks for any help.

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
shannon from ohio

12-06-2005 15:53:38




Report to Moderator
 Re: frozen battery in reply to Rich Iowa, 12-04-2005 09:52:17  
Had to charge a battery at work on a rolloff truck one time,Boss said hook up charger and put it on med. Cold as !@#$ out of course left it on for about 20-25 minutes then """"KABOOM!!!!!"""".. Blowed the top clear off of the battery. =Case in point=


NEVER charge a frozen battery or you "may" wear plastic,lead,or worse sulfuric acid



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Harvey1

12-05-2005 12:33:04




Report to Moderator
 Re: frozen battery in reply to Rich Iowa, 12-04-2005 09:52:17  
Rich Since you bought the battery this past spring, it may still be covered by warranty, take it back and get a new one.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
NEsota

12-05-2005 11:05:52




Report to Moderator
 Re: frozen battery in reply to Rich Iowa, 12-04-2005 09:52:17  
The specific gravity level of the battery electrolyte determines its freezing point, just like the specific gravity of engine coolant. If 1000 is the figure for water then a fully charged battery may go as high as 1300. The max at full charge depends upon how much sulfuric acid is used. Using more acid may add a little to the voltage but it shortens the life of the battery. The cranking on the original battery in my 97 Ranger was slow this a.m. and without checking further I�m on my way to a battery manufacture to get a new one.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
dan67

12-04-2005 18:41:27




Report to Moderator
 Re: frozen battery in reply to Rich Iowa, 12-04-2005 09:52:17  
Sorry to say it's a goner. Good core though



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
old

12-04-2005 12:10:21




Report to Moderator
 Re: frozen battery in reply to Rich Iowa, 12-04-2005 09:52:17  
Guess what? You now have the battery core you need for buying a new battery. Most of the time it will cause the case to brake at some place and of course then you have battery acid where you don't want it. Freezeing can also warp the plates/short the plates in the battery. 90% of the time the battery is now junk.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Rich Iowa

12-04-2005 12:33:30




Report to Moderator
 Re: frozen battery in reply to old, 12-04-2005 12:10:21  
This is the first battery I"ve ever seen frozen. The ATV sits in an uninsulated, unheated garage, what can I do to prevent this from happening again? Should I just bring the battery inside when I"m not using the ATV?



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
paul

12-05-2005 08:34:35




Report to Moderator
 Re: frozen battery in reply to Rich Iowa, 12-04-2005 12:33:30  
A charged battery won't freeze. Need to run the vehicle every few weeks, or put trickle charger on it now & then, and - don't leave the key on. :)

--->Paul



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
55 50

12-04-2005 18:19:14




Report to Moderator
 Re: frozen battery in reply to Rich Iowa, 12-04-2005 12:33:30  
You told us what you did wrong - you left the key on. Don"t leave the key on and you won"t have to worry about it!!!



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
old

12-04-2005 13:25:06




Report to Moderator
 Re: frozen battery in reply to Rich Iowa, 12-04-2005 12:33:30  
Bob answered that for you but ya charged is ok and will not freeze.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Bob

12-04-2005 12:57:22




Report to Moderator
 Re: frozen battery in reply to Rich Iowa, 12-04-2005 12:33:30  
A properly charged battery, in good condition, won't freeze.

However, a "dead" battery WILL freeze.

So, just be sure it doesn't get discharged, and it'll be OK,



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Ron in Nebr

12-04-2005 23:24:53




Report to Moderator
 Re: frozen battery in reply to Bob, 12-04-2005 12:57:22  
Just out of curiosity, how "dead" does a battery have to be before it'll freeze? Completely drained or just not fully charged?

I have one in an old tractor that the last time I tried to start it, it wouldn't turn over fast enough to fire. I quit cranking before the battery ran completely down. It's been sitting outside and it's been below freezing for a couple weeks here.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
MAC,IL

12-04-2005 11:48:01




Report to Moderator
 Re: frozen battery in reply to Rich Iowa, 12-04-2005 09:52:17  
NEVER attempt to jump or charge a frozen battery.
It MAY take a charge when thawed, more than likely it will not deliver the previous out put. I would replace it.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy