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Naio
Explorer II
Jun 09, 2017

Got my new (used) batteries!! Now, how do I rejuvenate them?

After a YEAR of Murphy's-law delays (his health, my health, getting stranded on the way there, etc., etc.) I have finally got my hands on 4 Fiamm 132aH, Just like Mr Wizard's. I figure I should che...
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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Jun 22, 2017
Just to clarify...
When recovering or conditioning an AGM battery, amperage will definitely see spurts and slumps.

But during normal recharging, even from 20% state of charge, jumps in amperage, with constant voltage should arouse suspicion. Not alarm, merely heightened awareness. If monitored, thermal runaway at amperages of these small units is not sudden. Amperage ramps up and heat on battery posts is absolutely noticeable.

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