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Unread 15-10-2008, 15:09
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Re: (help)battery chargers

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
Does anyone know if a battery laying horizontally can damage the plates? I've heard it makes no difference.
The manufacturer says you can use the battery in any configuration. I personally would recommend you charge it with the terminals up. Charging in any configuration is likely OK but I avoid upside down to be sure that fluid is not covering the vents during charge.
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