Reply With QuoteYikes! I take it that one’s going back to the store…
Wizard
SubscriberPicked up a new SSB HVT-70LD yesterday and tested it when I got home. I have a Bond Battery tester which I've had for close to ten years and I regularly check my batteries.
Results were:
Rating: 620 CCA
Measure: 434 CCA
Volts: 12.76
Internal Resistance: 5.16 mOhm
Life: 55%
Put the battery on the CTEK charger overnight and this mornings results were:
Rating: 620 CCA
Measure: 463 CCA
Volts: 13.09
Internal Resistance: 4.83 mOhm
Life: 63%
I reckon this battery has been sitting on a shelf for a while.
2013 D4 expedition equipped
1966 Army workshop trailer
(previously SII 2.25 swb, SIII 2.25 swb & lwb, P38 Vogue, 1993 LSE 3.9V8 then HS2.8)
OldBushie
Yikes! I take it that one’s going back to the store…
Wizard
SubscriberJust emailed them. Will be interesting to see their reply. But, yes, it will be going back.Originally Posted by Tombie
2013 D4 expedition equipped
1966 Army workshop trailer
(previously SII 2.25 swb, SIII 2.25 swb & lwb, P38 Vogue, 1993 LSE 3.9V8 then HS2.8)
OldBushie
Hi Diesel and that is not surprising.
Most batteries sit on factory outlet shelves for months before being sold.
So mild supination is going to occur but it is reversible.
Wait and see what reply you get, but most "NEW" batteries require up to 30 charges ( not full cycle ) before they reach their full charged state.
It you charged that battery all night, every night for a week, I'll bet it will be up to 100% by then.
ChatterBox
SupporterI've been thinking of giving this a go with a few I've got lying around.
I think I'll put the auto charger on a timer, and set it to the lowest amps I can.
Is that a good theory?
TopicToaster
SubscriberIs this what you really bought?
Restoring an Old Battery | How to restore an old battery | By Crafty Koala
2010 TDV6 3.0L Discovery 4 HSE
2007 Audi RS4 (B7)
OldBushie
YES.
Have a look at the link below to see how to get the best results.
Scroll down the page till you get to “Battery Maintenance”
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/the-verandah/246755-line-auto-electrical-info-8.html
Swaggie
Tim,my Cteck charger has a regen mode.I notice in the manual it says the voltage may reach up to 15.8V during the regen process.
Can i leave the vehicle connected to the charger during the regen mode or is it better to disconnect it?
I have never used this mode,have an AGM aux and a Lead acid starter,not an LR,both batteries are 2 yrs old.
TIA
Wizard
SubscriberYep. How did you get a video of me fixing it? Did you like my OHS approved safety thongs?
2013 D4 expedition equipped
1966 Army workshop trailer
(previously SII 2.25 swb, SIII 2.25 swb & lwb, P38 Vogue, 1993 LSE 3.9V8 then HS2.8)
OldBushie
The recondition mode is not good for many types of AGM batteries.
The slow, low current cycling maintenance process is far gentler and safer for all battery types. It does take a lot longer, but usually does a much better job.
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