05 obs Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 I got a free kinetik hc800 and it is completely dead. It wont even register on my multimeter. Can I try and charge this thing or just toss it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1996BLKBauer Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Start with a slow charge for a day or so, and see what it reads after that. also check each cell to make sure none of them are dry. usually battery's don't like being run down flat like that though. Quote 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 AWD So far with the Ford/JBL Stock Stereo system, Alpine System coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CstrokerV Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 i had one that read dead took like a month to get it to 12.7 volts it stays around that voltage now Quote my build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/142505-small-build-log-4-dc-lvl3-10s-tl-update-link-to-rebuild/ http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/154258-rebuild-6-lvl3-12s-update-small-video-nothing-spectacular/ new build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188181-03-trailblazer-slow-build-8-dc-lvl3-12-m1-motor-m2-parts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Start with a slow charge for a day or so, and see what it reads after that. also check each cell to make sure none of them are dry. usually battery's don't like being run down flat like that though. And how would you check the cells on that battery? Lol Quote UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario928 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Start with a slow charge for a day or so, and see what it reads after that. also check each cell to make sure none of them are dry. usually battery's don't like being run down flat like that though. And how would you check the cells on that battery? Lol Quote Build Under Construction Head Unit = Kenwood DDX514 Amps = Kicker 750.1, Going to install Sundown 1500D v3 and Sundown 125.4 Battery = XS D3400 Wires = Kicker RCA's, 0 Gauge street wire and Stinger Mids and Highs = Stock Sub= Kicker L7 12" Alternator = 220 Mechman Sound Deadner= Fatmat and Stinger Road Kill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonLong Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Start with a slow charge for a day or so, and see what it reads after that. also check each cell to make sure none of them are dry. usually battery's don't like being run down flat like that though. And how would you check the cells on that battery? Lol ... I don't know how to either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katt Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Start with a slow charge for a day or so, and see what it reads after that. also check each cell to make sure none of them are dry. usually battery's don't like being run down flat like that though. And how would you check the cells on that battery? Lol Drill holes, check and then tape them off with gorilla tape! DUH! But on serious, Keep it on a charger at a low amperage rate. And let it sit for a while. Just monitor voltage on it every once in a while. Quote *06 330i - Sundern x12 - saz-3500* *91 Foxbody V1 S-Trim Notch* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1996BLKBauer Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 If it was a normal lead acid battery, like I over looked last night you would look and see if they where full of the acid solution, or just check the specific gravity of each cell. If it's a absorbed glass mat battery, throw it away, once they are dead, they are junk. They will not hold a good charge, or be able to hold a charge long. Don't waste your time. Quote 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 AWD So far with the Ford/JBL Stock Stereo system, Alpine System coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05 obs Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 it is on the charger we will see. it hasnt smelled funny, got hot, or gotten swollen so we will see. its on slow 2amp charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just1moreamp Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 If its flat dead hookup a hot batt with it to the charger 2amp and let charge overnight then check it.. thats how i was told to charge a dead agm batt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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