Battery storage question
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Hey all -
About to replace the OEM batteries in my 2001 F250 and the wife's 2000 Expedition. Since the OEM batteries still have "some" life left in them, does it make sense to store them for one of those "just in case" days down the road, or should I just tote them off to the recycler shop? I really don't think they would last more than 6-9 months in storage without some sort of drain/charge cycle being run regularly on them, but wanted to check here to be sure.
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About to replace the OEM batteries in my 2001 F250 and the wife's 2000 Expedition. Since the OEM batteries still have "some" life left in them, does it make sense to store them for one of those "just in case" days down the road, or should I just tote them off to the recycler shop? I really don't think they would last more than 6-9 months in storage without some sort of drain/charge cycle being run regularly on them, but wanted to check here to be sure.
Thanks for any replies.
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Bob,
I am surprised that you are replacing these batteries after a relatively short time. But if they are still functional you can store them no problem under the following conditions:
1) don't let them freeze
2) recharche them every 3 to 6 months
3) do not lay them directly on concrete (this drains the battery), idealy put them on a wood shelf.
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I am surprised that you are replacing these batteries after a relatively short time. But if they are still functional you can store them no problem under the following conditions:
1) don't let them freeze
2) recharche them every 3 to 6 months
3) do not lay them directly on concrete (this drains the battery), idealy put them on a wood shelf.
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Just charge them about every 3 months. It's not necessary to discharge them. They'll do that on their own. A fully charged battery won't freeze. Don't let them overheat. Heat will kill them faster than cold. Also, concrete won't discharge a battery unless it has an old style hard rubber case. You can trust me on this one.
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Thanks all - the info. you all shared makes sense to me. I think I will save them for a little while, "just in case", and up on a shelf.
As for the early retirement of my OEM batteries, here is what I have experienced: in living in So. FLA for over 35 years and going thru about 11 vehicles in that time, new factory batteries _never_ lasted more than 24-30 months before dieing on me, usually stranding me or my wife in some parking lot far from home. I attributed that to the high temps yearround down there. Being in a slightly cooler clime now in far North FLA, the batteries seem to last longer, but how much longer I cannot say. I just don't want to get stuck again away from home with a dead one and spending $80-$90 every 2.5-3 years for a new one I just chalk up to preventive maintenance. Call me crazy, but it's one less thing I have to think about at night I guess. ;-)
Thanks again for the replies guys.
As for the early retirement of my OEM batteries, here is what I have experienced: in living in So. FLA for over 35 years and going thru about 11 vehicles in that time, new factory batteries _never_ lasted more than 24-30 months before dieing on me, usually stranding me or my wife in some parking lot far from home. I attributed that to the high temps yearround down there. Being in a slightly cooler clime now in far North FLA, the batteries seem to last longer, but how much longer I cannot say. I just don't want to get stuck again away from home with a dead one and spending $80-$90 every 2.5-3 years for a new one I just chalk up to preventive maintenance. Call me crazy, but it's one less thing I have to think about at night I guess. ;-)
Thanks again for the replies guys.
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