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cal · 01-18-2014, 12:09 AM

Hello All

I have a Pair of EXIDE batteries, that are discharging sitting on the bench.

I had completely charged them at Thanksgiving, When I winterized the car. (still in the car) went out a few days before Christmas and they were so low the delay box would not even light up.

These are the same as the red top optima batteries. They are less then 2 years old.

I have had them checked and it says they are good. Completely charged them with a
Moroso Charger/Tender on the work bench.
They were at 13.4 volts, in about 10 days they are down to 9.7 & 11.4 Volts.

Any body got any ideas as to what is going on?

Cal
S/ST HR 1177

01-18-2014, 12:09 AM	#1
cal Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: southern md Posts: 370 Likes: 39 Liked 31 Times in 18 Posts	Please Read "Batteries discharged while sitting" ? Hello All I have a Pair of EXIDE batteries, that are discharging sitting on the bench. I had completely charged them at Thanksgiving, When I winterized the car. (still in the car) went out a few days before Christmas and they were so low the delay box would not even light up. These are the same as the red top optima batteries. They are less then 2 years old. I have had them checked and it says they are good. Completely charged them with a Moroso Charger/Tender on the work bench. They were at 13.4 volts, in about 10 days they are down to 9.7 & 11.4 Volts. Any body got any ideas as to what is going on? Cal S/ST HR 1177