25-10-2017, 11:53 AM
my wiring is approaching testing time, and the 6V battery, new probably 4 years ago, and just kept charged occasionally - is now under scrutiny!
In my ownership (last 12 months) I've noticed that the charger doesnt operate for long before the green 'charged' light comes on. i.e. I've always thought that it seemed to retain its oomph very well.
But on my first connect and turn on, the lights were bright and then dulled quickly, and the Voltmeter reading went right down to 5 and a bit.
On putting charger on, in two or three minutes the green 'charged' light comes on and its back to 6.3 or 6.4V
Can anyone tell me whether this is normal, or whether the battery is probably just functioning on just a tiny part of its plates? It seems inconceivable that it can be ok after 4 years of non-use, but then likewise, it may be that I'm missing something... or dont understand what the variables are.
TIA...
In my ownership (last 12 months) I've noticed that the charger doesnt operate for long before the green 'charged' light comes on. i.e. I've always thought that it seemed to retain its oomph very well.
But on my first connect and turn on, the lights were bright and then dulled quickly, and the Voltmeter reading went right down to 5 and a bit.
On putting charger on, in two or three minutes the green 'charged' light comes on and its back to 6.3 or 6.4V
Can anyone tell me whether this is normal, or whether the battery is probably just functioning on just a tiny part of its plates? It seems inconceivable that it can be ok after 4 years of non-use, but then likewise, it may be that I'm missing something... or dont understand what the variables are.
TIA...