[AT] Batteries

[Stephen Offiler]

Wow, learn something new every day!  I can't even believe I've never heard
of this.  (Or I'm getting old and forgot if I once knew this...) Anyway,
there's a site called Battery University that's a good resource for
technical info.  I figured, IF this was a myth, they would be the ones to
debunk.  Turns out, they recommend this technique.  They say to use a "few"
tablespoons in 8oz of water.  4 tablespoons = 2 oz and with 8 oz water
that's exactly the same ratio as Bo's.  They also say this is probably
going to be a temporary measure.  And since it works by desulfating the
plates, you have to give it some time to work (they say up to a month!)

Link:
https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-805-additives-to-boost-flooded-lead-acid

SO


On Mon, Nov 29, 2021 at 1:47 PM Bo Hinch <bohinch at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would get a quart of epson salt and a gallon of distilled water , bring
> the water to a boil , then add the epson salt and make sure it is all
> dissolved , let it cool then fill each compartment . Hook up a good 6 volt
> charger and let slow charge for at least 24 hours . This works 95 % of the
> time . Good luck .
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 29, 2021 at 12:39 PM Brad Loomis <brad.loomis at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> I'm no battery guru at all. I know maintenance, charging, and those
>> things. I'm at one of our facilities that has been idle for about a year.
>> The scissors lift that I need has also been idle that long. No electrolyte
>> visible, not on a charger. What can I do to try to resurrect the 4- 6V
>> batteries? Add water, plug in, charger built in, and hope for the best?
>> Google leads me to various potions that I view as snake oil.
>> Thanks,
>> Brad
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