[AT] Battery Issues - Charging

[Larry D. Goss]

That sort of action -- lowering charge rate followed by a much higher
one -- can happen if the battery electrodes are coated.  You sometimes
have to start charging the battery to get rid of the coating that has
built up before it REALLY starts charging.  We used to put batteries on
a high charge rate at the shop for a few minutes to get through the
initial resistance to charging.  But regardless, it's not a sign of a
"good" battery.

Larry

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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of LeRoy Price
III
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 8:32 AM
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Subject: Re: [AT] Battery Issues - Charging


Its an Amp meter, just that as it approaches zero the meter will move to
the 
left toward the 100%
mark.  It seem in my case that its increasing and moving back towards
zero.

I guess I need to check with a good battery.


>LeRoy---my earlier reply was based on my thinking that your charger was
>equipped with an Amp. meter.  But from what you tell me now seems that
it 
>is
>a volt meter.
>
>I suggest you place it charger on a known good battery and see what 
>readings
>you get.  Should be able to connect the charger to a vehicle that has
been
>driven lately.
>
>Are the batteries in question still in warranty ?
>
>H. L.

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