battery spark/something drawing current
My Tent trailer battery had a full charge and died way too quickly last camping trip. When I connect the battery it sparks every time. So I pulled all four fuses (accessories, lights, pump, main) an...
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Actually the most accurate measure is Specific Gravity. A fully charged Lead Acid cell has a S.G. of 1.265 or so (Varies slightly by manufacturer) Test S.G. using a hydrometer or better, a refractometer.
When you get a new battery, put it on a charger until the S.G. stops rising in all cells. This is the Fully Charged state for your battery. (Note: they should all be the same!) Make note of this for future reference.
(I learned this from Mexicowanderer. If I got it wrong it's not his fault!)
When you get a new battery, put it on a charger until the S.G. stops rising in all cells. This is the Fully Charged state for your battery. (Note: they should all be the same!) Make note of this for future reference.
(I learned this from Mexicowanderer. If I got it wrong it's not his fault!)
