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Re: First: 2008 Batteries are D-Y-I-N-G.

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Originally Posted by Tom Line View Post
fully discharge them before charging them again...
NO! Absolutely never, ever do this!

Lead-acid batteries are not like NiCd or NiMH batteries - a full discharge to a lead-acid battery will significantly shorten the life of the battery.

DO keep them charged all the time, recharge them immediately, don't let them sit all summer discharged. A charge in a gel cell will last 60-90 days before it's a problem.

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