[AT] Batteries

[David Myers]

Yup.  Going to give it a try.  Can’t hurt a dead horse.  Thanks.  I’ve learned much from this list even though I’ve been wrenching heavy equipment & trucks & tractors professionally for 50 years.   Jiminy, never thought I’d ever be able to say something like that, must be joining the ranks of ‘old folks’.  ;-)
David 

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> On Nov 29, 2021, at 3:06 PM, Stephen Offiler <soffiler at gmail.com> wrote:
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> 
> 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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