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Re: Charging a battery
On my dining table. I opened all of the windows. Is that bad? I read about fumes, sulfuric acid, and such, but I'm still alive and nothing is on fire...yet.
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Re: Charging a battery
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: elgin,tx
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Re: Charging a battery
Rebar in the concrete draws out the charge some how. I don't know the physics behind it, but I have had batteries delivered to my shop and have found them days later sitting on the concrete and checked them with a meter and they have discharged quite a bit.
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: NE Ohio
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Re: Charging a battery
I have a few questions about battery charging.
Does a battery fully charge while riding the bike at a speed range of 20-45 mph? How long would it take for this charge? I killed my battery a couple of weeks ago from leaving the key in on position to use headlight to review a map at night (I know dumb) and after having a jump, I haven't had any issues. I do have a battery tender and just didn't know if it was a good idea to get a good overnight charge or if my riding has charged it and I shouldn't worry until I either store it for a while or have a battery issue. Thanks, Jessica |
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: P.E.I. Canada
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Champaign, Illinois
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Re: Charging a battery
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Good plan. IF you find your battery dead again, might as well start looking for a new one (after having the charging system checked). Don't fall into the trap of keeping it "alive" by using the tender all the time. What's a "lubrication method" ?? Could that be "How to change my oil."? :biggrin:
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