7 AMP BATTERY QUESTION

[ice_it_06]

Pulled my LX-3tc out the other day again to top off the battery. Unit was NEW last year and only used maybe 20 hours all season.

Did so about (6) weeks ago as well.

The battery read -0- according to the meter.

Plugged in the charger and it started charging.

Took about (5) hours and was reading 100%

Unhooked it and it held 100% for a day.

Today (day 3) it's @ 90%

Is this normal discharge ? Want to make sure I'm juiced up and good to go. Might buy another just for assurance.

Digital meter was NOT connected but to just check charge level.

[Bobb-o]

it probably has lost some capacity due to its being discharged for so long. you are always supposed to store your batteries full and top them off at least once a month.

[ice_it_06]

It was @ full charge at seasons end and topped off three times since up through Sept. Don't know why it was dead or reading dead.

Meter was not connected to it either !!

[Cliff Wagenbach]

You may have a weak battery.

I would turn on the flasher and let it run for a couple of hours. Recheck the charge meter after that. If you still have at least 70% charge your battery is still good.

Be sure to recharge your battery after the test run!

Cliff

[nytelyter]

if you had by chance left the charge meter connected it is the cause of its discharceing i am on my third year with mine and am doing just fine on charge aand run time but i have chagrged it about three or four times since last season. and i did see that ff had the batteries and a charger on sale this week for 15.99. ... paul

[ice_it_06]

Paul:

I picked one up in Owatonna FF yesterday.

Was $19.99 put it on the counter.

Gal at the counter grabbed a box identical to the one I picked out. Hers had a charger in it, mine did not.

Batteries were identical, mine was $19.99 hers was $15.99 (lol)

I looked at her and she said don't even ask, I don't know why .(lol)

My battery seems ok but another one will only be insurance !!