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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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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Oct 03, 2015
Anything from 13.4 - 13.7 finishing voltage is fine for a flooded battery up to around 100F. After that figure is broached reduce finishing voltage by .3 Oooooo lookie just the exact mount that a 5-amp Schottky diode provides.

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