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battery loading,..
« on: 26 July 2007, 17:53:34 »
how much time it takes, to fully load it?

it was so empty I couldn't start my engine :(



« Last Edit: 26 July 2007, 18:26:31 by dawchiks »
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Re: battery loading,..
« Reply #1 on: 26 July 2007, 18:34:54 »
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how much time it takes, to fully load it?

it was so empty I couldn't start my engine :(




My be totally stuffed now, I recently tried to recharge a battery to no avail, would not hold the charge, ended up buying a new heavy duty one for the miggy DTI

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Re: battery loading,..
« Reply #2 on: 26 July 2007, 18:49:54 »
hmmm... hopefuly mine will work :D.

i dont wonna buy new one. ill have to carry it so far to home.

it costs too... i bought a charger . it's cheaper than buying a new battery.
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Re: battery loading,..
« Reply #3 on: 26 July 2007, 18:57:44 »
If the battery has just been run flat, has not remained flat for a long period and is otherwise in good condition it should recover and the best advice would be to put it on a charger at a low rate (a couple of amps) and charge until the terminal voltage of the battery is up to around 14 volts. That would probably take 24 hours or so for a totally flat battery.

Charging it on a car is less ideal because it'll be charged at a much higher rate by the alternator however, sometimes needs must and if you've jump started it I would aim to go for a drive for at least an hour, avoiding stopping the engine and running too many electrical accessories.

If the battery has been discharged for or over a long period or is getting old anyway it may not recover. It might be worth checking the alternator output if there is not an obvious reason for the battery going flat.

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« Reply #4 on: 26 July 2007, 19:32:57 »
im charging it with somekinda charger... connected it to 220V and to battery. it has 6 amps. i cant see how much volts i have... i just have a LED. when its illuminated than its full.
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« Reply #5 on: 26 July 2007, 20:23:38 »
OK. I'd charge it until the light comes on then. At 6 amps it will take maybe 10-12 hours from totally flat. I wouldn't charge it any longer than that at a 6 amp rate.

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