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Old 05-09-2019, 07:10 AM   #26
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Default Re: Charging a dead battery

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg View Post
Also, if the battery starts getting very warm to the touch, then junk it and buy a new battery.
My favorite charger is my 1960's Sears 6 amp 6/12 volt with an amp meter. This tells me exactly what's going on while charging. A volt meter is pretty useless for knowing true battery condition.
Yes, except a voltmeter AND an ammeter gives you the whole story. Or maybe I should say "the rest of the story"
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