Rotary-RX8

iTrader: (1)

Sorry to bump .. so i took my battery that has been stored and fullly charged to start up my car this weekend. At first it wasnt starting (i didnt tighten the clamps) so i took it out and fully charged it again then i tightened everything and it started right now.


Now quick question if i take the battery out store it in the closet. Should i leave a trickle charger on it ? Just not a big fan of leaving my battery plugged in in case it blows up lol.

G_ man

iTrader: (2)

There's really no need to trickle charge when it's out of the car,but I would do it once it's back in the car for a couple of days before you start for the 1st time in the spring.

Rotary-RX8

iTrader: (1)

thanks bro !!

ken-x8

If it's just a week or two, that's OK. But lead acid batteries lose charge and deteriorate if they sit for a long time. For extended storage it should be on a trickle charger.

I would not store a conventional battery in a closet. A sealed gel cell, yes, but not anything that might vent.

Ken

Rotary-RX8

iTrader: (1)

Well its a yellow top optima not sure what type it is. its sitting in my closet right now and i didnt trickle charge. I plan on full charging it before i fire up my car in the summer or the next time i start her up again.

ken-x8

According to the specs on Optima's web site, it's sealed and spillproof. They also say it can be brought back from deep discharge multiple times. So you're fine. Sorry if I caused any anxiety - I've just had enough entertaining experiences with conventional batteries.

Ken