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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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"new" battery

Hi Guys!
Back again (2 seek ur help).

Got a battery (2 replace a stolen 1) cheep - off the shelf, that had never been sold ('09 date on it). Also added an 'employee discount' (still expensive 2 me). Anyway, popped the caps, saw it needed a lill H2O (added 2 -3 oz of tap) and put it on a charger @ 10 amp. Question is:

How long should I give it a slow charge B 4 tryin it in the Bronk?
'S got a 3 mo. guarantee...is it worth $35? (is a 750 cca, bronk is in below sig).

Thanks, good 2 C U again.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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If your charger has auto shot-off leave it run till it's done.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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for $35 dont expect years of service but it should do ok for a couple like
 
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Just a suggestion, use distilled water to add to a battery, it extends the life.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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10 amps for 12 hrs should do it.$35 is a great price
 
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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Jeesh, I got my home state (MD), coupla left coasters, n a SE lime stoner, thanks!

No, this is a budget operation here, no auto shut off. I'm used 2 my 'trickle charger' - guy started his up w/it in there n chopped up all the wires (same guy run off w/my good battery) so put the 10/30/50 charger/starter on it for 8 hrs (after addin da water). Should B good 2 go?!? Kinda splattered out some drops so I put on the caps n shut er down. Didn't want the 'gas' permiatin the house. I'll try it now.
Thanks ALL.
Keep on chuggelin!
BTW: even '09 Dusty? (C U in Cumberland!)
 
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