New dual 6v's. Need some advice plz
So I just picked up two Interstate GC2 6v's from Costco for $94 ea. The sticker states 210Ah@ 20hrs. I dont plan on using them for about another month so I will just store them inside so they dont f...
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Wild Bill 888 wrote:
Brian, if they are down to 70% from normal internal looses they may have been built a long time ago and already have some sulfation damage. Top off the water and charge them now!
You should see bubbling in all 6 cells when they are full. If one tops off b4 the other replace it with a load to limit the current and top off the other one. I use a 100 watt 12 volt halogen bulb for such things, an old headlight with a good filament will work.
What are the the build date codes?
They were full when I got them home, so I just charged them.
Manufacturer sticker says made last summer Aug 2018
So open cover and look for bubbling? I should disconnect charger first, right? ...or during charge?:E Eye protection?
