Re: (ET) How often to charge batteries?

[John Casey <jjcrmc optonline net>]

Stored in an area above 40 F, spg and water level should be checked once
monthly.  If spg falls to 1.220 the batteries should be re-charged; my E12
is kept in a warm shed and as I don't mow anymore, it gets a monthly 
charge.

For winter, self discharge is almost non-existant below +40 F and batteries
can be left w/o attention for several months (from Homeowners Manual).  Not
sure about this so don't let it sit w/o re-charge in winter for more than 6
weeks.  There little danger of overcharging when batteries are cold so 
extra
charging in the cold is advisable when use is expected in a day or
so.....also from the H.M.

I use the on-board GE charger, takes 10-12 hrs to charge a 4 year-old pack
to the recommended 45v, or close to it.

Jack
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave & Deb" <daveb drizzle com>
To: <Zack njcfsa org>
Cc: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 7:29 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) How often to charge batteries?


> buy a charge controller from Haryy Landis.  plug it in and forget it...
>
> Dave
>
> > Will not be using my E12 this summer because I had to
> > have the main motor armature rewound and in the mean
> > time have hired the neighbor's son.
> > Could use some idea of how often to charge my
> > batteries while it is not being used.  It is in a
> > garage that gets pretty hot during the day.
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Richard "Zack" Zachary
> >
> >
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