dead kinetik

[05 obs]

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?

[1996BLKBauer]

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.

[CstrokerV]

i had one that read dead took like a month to get it to 12.7 volts it stays around that voltage now

[Lbox88]

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

[Mario928]

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

[TrentonLong]

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

[Katt]

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.

[1996BLKBauer]

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.

[05 obs]

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.

[just1moreamp]

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.