BassMunky Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Posted March 29, 2019 On 3/25/2019 at 3:51 PM, DiBo said: Definitely not a once-a-week thing. Maybe once a year On 3/25/2019 at 3:51 PM, DiBo said: Definitely not a once-a-week thing. Maybe once a year Explain Shakin not Stirred....my buildhttp://www.stevemead...ngle-cab-build/412 CVX And put a sealed enclosure in your trunk cut a hole in your deck and call it ported
SnowDrifter Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 I'd plug mine in every time it was parked. I also didn't have my alternator charge voltage cranked to the limit. ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
BassMunky Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Posted March 29, 2019 10 hours ago, SnowDrifter said: I'd plug mine in every time it was parked. I also didn't have my alternator charge voltage cranked to the limit. Why was the guy saying he doesn't desulphate/ recondition the batteries once a week? Shakin not Stirred....my buildhttp://www.stevemead...ngle-cab-build/412 CVX And put a sealed enclosure in your trunk cut a hole in your deck and call it ported
Jessica Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 i keep the bmw on a smart charer because i dont rive t very often and like to keep the batery topped off. I dont ever "recondition" my batteries. My g34 AGM's are like 6 years old and doing fine. I probably just jynxed myself lol Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13
SnowDrifter Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 4 hours ago, BassMunky said: Why was the guy saying he doesn't desulphate/ recondition the batteries once a week? No need to. Charge resistant lead sulfate crystals form over months/years, not days. They only form when the battery is in a discharged state. Top your batteries off and it's a non issue. You can tell you have them because your fully charged resting voltage will be lower than expected. Couple deep discharge/charge cycles will help bring you back to where you should be. ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
BassMunky Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Posted March 29, 2019 2 hours ago, SnowDrifter said: No need to. Charge resistant lead sulfate crystals form over months/years, not days. They only form when the battery is in a discharged state. Top your batteries off and it's a non issue. You can tell you have them because your fully charged resting voltage will be lower than expected. Couple deep discharge/charge cycles will help bring you back to where you should be. Couple more questions how much after vehicle off check rest voltage? What be considered bad? Shakin not Stirred....my buildhttp://www.stevemead...ngle-cab-build/412 CVX And put a sealed enclosure in your trunk cut a hole in your deck and call it ported
SnowDrifter Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 46 minutes ago, BassMunky said: Couple more questions how much after vehicle off check rest voltage? What be considered bad? Disconnect batteries. Car has electronical bits in there that make it tough to get a true no load reading. Charge them, disconnect charger, then check after sitting over night. I'm assuming you have AGM batts? Should be in the 13.0-13.1v range. Flooded (i.e. normal) would be 12.7-12.8v. No experience with gel cells. If they're lower than that, turn on your headlights or something until voltage dips to 11.5v, then toss them immediately on the charger until full. Should bring ya up. Big huge caveat: This really only checks the condition/concentration of the electrolyte. Resting voltage will NOT check the condition of your plates. To do that, you need a load test. ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
BassMunky Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Posted March 29, 2019 14 minutes ago, SnowDrifter said: Disconnect batteries. Car has electronical bits in there that make it tough to get a true no load reading. Charge them, disconnect charger, then check after sitting over night. I'm assuming you have AGM batts? Should be in the 13.0-13.1v range. Flooded (i.e. normal) would be 12.7-12.8v. No experience with gel cells. If they're lower than that, turn on your headlights or something until voltage dips to 11.5v, then toss them immediately on the charger until full. Should bring ya up. Big huge caveat: This really only checks the condition/concentration of the electrolyte. Resting voltage will NOT check the condition of your plates. To do that, you need a load test. Great info mahalo Shakin not Stirred....my buildhttp://www.stevemead...ngle-cab-build/412 CVX And put a sealed enclosure in your trunk cut a hole in your deck and call it ported
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