Epsom Salt for Batteries??

Question

Hello all. So my 4 year old group 27 interstate batteries don't hold a charge as long as they used to. After reading about "battery reconditioning" I'm tempted to try this to get some extra life out of my batteries and save some money. Have any of you tried putting Epsom salt into each cell for "reconditioning". Some say they can double the life of the battery while others say they can get an extra 12-18 months. What say you? Any experience with this??

dawg134 · Answer

According the this article from Battery University, it would appear to be nothing more than a temporary fix, buying you a couple of months at best.

boon_docker · Answer

It works some time (a little bit and usually not for long) and at other times not at all.Your best bet is to get a charger/desulfator.

billyboy · Answer

Don't do it, buy the new batteries. I lost 3 batteries adding that stuff.

old-biscuit · Answer

Follow the salt with a little mineral oil

time2roll · Answer

Far better off getting 100+ watts of solar to maintain the new batteries.

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