Re: (ET) Charging, and general battery confusion

["steves" <ssawtelle fcc net>]

Oh yeah, the important part of the table:

II. Open-Circuit Voltage Test
For accurate voltage readings, batteries must remain idle (no charging, no
discharging) for at least 6 hrs, preferably 24 hrs.
1. Disconnect all loads from the batteries.
2. Measure the voltage using a DC voltmeter.
3. Check the state of charge with Table 1.
4. Charge the battery if it registers 0% to 70% charged
If battery registers below the Table 1 values, the following conditions may
exist:
1. The battery was left in a state of discharge too long.
2. The battery has a bad cell.
Batteries in these conditions should be taken to a specialist for further
evaluation or retired from service.

http://www.trojanbattery.com/customercare_batterymaint4.html