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How to store new battery?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by lkraus, Oct 18, 2010.

  1. lkraus

    lkraus New Member

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    Long story short - had starting trouble, good reasons to believe battery at fault, bought new battery, THEN found poor cable connection at starter. So, how best to store new battery until 4.5 year old battery really gives out?

    One suggestion was to drain and store the acid separately. I've found that only about 1/3 of the acid put in to the battery will actually drain out. Presumably the rest has been absorbed into the plates. I doubt this will work very well.

    I'm thinking the acid goes back in, and I keep it on a float charger for the next year or so...

    Better suggestions welcomed.
     
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  2. mlew

    mlew Well-Known Member

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    Your 4.5 year old battery won't last to much longer. I would go ahead and use it. If you want to store the new battery, keep it in a safe place in the garage and check the voltage every few weeks or so and charge when needed. I have had several batteries ruined from " battery tenders" overcharging and boiling the water out. I don't like to use them. Dont try to remove the acid you'll just spill it and likley get it on your self. You won't be able to get it all out , it would be better to leave it full.
     
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  3. MiCarl

    MiCarl Active Member

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    I know a guy with a 1999 RoadStar that is still on his first battery.

    My 13 Year old lawn tractor is on it's second battery.

    Take care of them and they can last a very long time.

    As recommended, keep the new one fully charged and the electrolyte level up (they keep a long time that way).
     
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