trevormlb
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My battery fluid was low so I filled it up with distilled water and put it on the charger. When I looked at it the next day it had not charged up and was warm to the touch. Can I fix it or am I just going to start a fire?
dyeguy1212 said:Gotta disagree... I had nothing but problems with Walmart batteries. Kept up on the fluids, and still had two die on me and refuse to take a charge... even with a newfangled microprocessor charger.
And now I hear they won't replace them if they fail, so I'd be looking else where. The price isn't all that good to give up a warranty.
Hanr3 said:What kind of charger do you have?
Some chargers wont stop charging once the battery is completely charged, they continue to charge and will in fact ruin the battery. The battery starts to lose its charge and gets warm, it will continue to lose charge until you remove the charger. At this point more than likely your battery is toast and you have fried at least one of the cells.
I highly recommend you research your particular battery charger. Find the model number and google it. I toasted a couple lawn mower batties and one truck battery before I discovered the error of my ways. I spent the money on a new Schumacher Ship/Shore charger. It will charge small batteries, medium, and large batteries. Will switch from charge mode to trickle whent eh battery reaches 100%. I bought mine on sale for $30. I think regular price is $60. Well wortht eh money compared to three new batteries. I have been using it for over a year now, I charge 4 batteries on a regular basis (deeps cycle, 2 mower, and a truck battery), no problems since I bought it.
trevormlb said:My battery fluid was low so I filled it up with distilled water and put it on the charger. When I looked at it the next day it had not charged up and was warm to the touch. Can I fix it or am I just going to start a fire?
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