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RDMueller
Explorer
Sep 27, 2015

Finally bought a battery hydrometer, need help with results

I have read repeatedly here how you need a hydrometer if you want to really know the SOC of a battery. This was clearly confirmed with the results I got... Battery is a new, never used Interstate g...
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Puttin
Explorer
Sep 27, 2015
Those readings are fairly close to full charge. Did you add any water the day before you read them? That can have a negative effect. They should be charged before you water them and again after.

Here's more info:

Battery info

Hope this helps.

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