Battery observations
I have 2 6V Sams Club GC batteries in my MH that are 13 years old. I went to charge them a month ago with my "smart charger" and it would not charge due to a sulfated cell(F2). So I figured it was tim...
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13 years is impressive and sounds like you do not maintain them as well as you should.
6-7 yrs is a long batt lifespan.
Yes, do keep a trickle charger on them over the winter.
I have a little device called a "de-sulphator" or something. Plugs into any DC outlet in the car, RV and desulphates the batteries. I can't substantiate if it works or not or what it is doing. It is supposed to keep the crud off the plates, i think it sends a little pulse to the battery to "shake" or "vibrate" or in some way remove the scale. It has been years so I forgot all the claims and details.
I run it in the truck every month or so and in the Rv, but not constantly.
It only works when batt is at full charge (or being charged, so over 13v)
I thought I would throw this tidbit in..
6-7 yrs is a long batt lifespan.
Yes, do keep a trickle charger on them over the winter.
I have a little device called a "de-sulphator" or something. Plugs into any DC outlet in the car, RV and desulphates the batteries. I can't substantiate if it works or not or what it is doing. It is supposed to keep the crud off the plates, i think it sends a little pulse to the battery to "shake" or "vibrate" or in some way remove the scale. It has been years so I forgot all the claims and details.
I run it in the truck every month or so and in the Rv, but not constantly.
It only works when batt is at full charge (or being charged, so over 13v)
I thought I would throw this tidbit in..
