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Message started by Oldnewguy on 11/16/09 at 08:40:54

Title: Battery
Post by Oldnewguy on 11/16/09 at 08:40:54

One or two recent threads discussed batteries and charging with caps on or off. I just pulled my battery for the winter and discovered that my battery is a sealed, maintenance free type and is leakproof and spillproof. It comes fully charged ready to install. Price was about $58.00. http://www.bigcrank.com/product/ETX-15L.html

Hope this works and helps. :)

Title: Re: Battery
Post by Routy on 11/16/09 at 10:30:19

No question about it, AGMs are better in almost any application. And tf they last twice as long, (and most do) you really got your moneys worth.

Title: Re: Battery
Post by Bubba on 11/16/09 at 14:23:55

Can I use the Schmacher 1.5 amp companion with a sealed battery like this?
It charges with 1.5 amps then goes into float mode after the battery is charged. I probably wouldn't leave it on all winter.
Thanks

Title: Re: Battery
Post by Oldnewguy on 11/16/09 at 15:47:15

I used a Deltran Battery Tender Junior with a 750ma output last winter. I let it float all winter. The bike was in a shed in upstate NY and she started right up in the spring. I did start her 2 or 3 times throughout the winter.

Title: Re: Battery
Post by Routy on 11/17/09 at 12:18:43

I have 2 of the same type batteries in my 24v B&D mower, only they are 18 amp hr. 6 months ago I replaced the original ones at 8 yrs old. The original 24v charger gave up after only a year, so the last 7 yrs they have been charged w. a Schumacher 1.5 amp 2 stage charger, floating at 13.2v. I charge them thru a series/parallel switch to charge at 12 volts. And it stays on continously. It is the same charger at WM and at Sears w/ the Diehard name on it.