Posted by Billy NY on September 25, 2021 at 06:29:39 from (74.70.92.92):
In Reply to: Let's talk batteries posted by grandpa Love on September 25, 2021 at 06:08:58:
If you can see inside any of them, look for the stratification onto the lead plates, that is what does them in. For me, typically, I'll charge and inspect inside if they have removable caps. The meter/tester I have is an older U.S. made type, analog gauge and it has a 6V/12V switch and a momentary contact toggle switch, (spring loaded toggle) and that is for load testing. Harbor freight had these for under $50 if I recall. When you load test, you'll see whether the needle drops or stays in the good range and the vented element will disperse the heat. I know there are other ways etc. but this is a simple way to determine if a battery is good or won't take a load and or hold a charge if you test it say 24 hours later after a good charge.
One battery story for you. My JD lawn tractor has an '11 vintage JD strongbox battery in it. One of the connections was getting bad on one terminal this year and oxidizing the heck out of it, white powder etc. I cleaned that up, replaced the connection bolt and nut, cleaned the post, put it back together nice and tight. Well the battery did discharge, but no stratification ! I added distilled water to top it off, charge the heck out of it and it tested like a new one, been going all season ! I think this one will last a lot longer too. I do try to charge this one and others that don't get much use throughout the year to insure they stay maintained, I do need to look into a maintainer though, would be better.
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