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1).
What is the best way to charge at a low (10-15 amp) rate? If I charge batteries
individually or 2 in series I can use my 6/12 volt chargers. I notice that my
smaller 8 amp charger puts about 4 amps into the batteries after charging for 12
hours or more. I have a big big charger which does not have an ammeter, but in
the fast charge position (80 amp) these same batteries get bubbling pretty well.
I can only get the specific gravity up to spec with the big
charger.
2). 70
amps of auto headlamps is like 12 of them (aren't they 35 watts
apiece?). Are there any other ways to discharge?
3).
Why does the battery fluid get dirty looking? Does this hurt anything? When
I charge to get the specific gravity up to spec on old batteries, the fluid
gets very dirty looking. After a month or so this seems to settle out and the
fluid is clear again. Is this dirty stuff what I should be rinsing out? Maybe
charge the cells up to the corrrect gravity with the big charger, stir up all
the gunk in the process, then drain and rinse the batteries. By the way, how
much is new battery acid, and how much does one of these batteries
hold?
4).
What about these pulse things which claim to prevent/remove battery
sulfation?
Rick
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