how do redtop batteries cope with recharging?just went to start my car,after well,probably xmas time and its flat!will run the pump but not kick it over.whats the chances it'll jump back into life or is it likely goosed now?
acording to the optima site ( I ssume its an optima redtop?)
that sounds hopefull cheers!cant afford another this time of year!
I have had to charge my one up for the first time this winter, seems alright now though.
They get recharged every time you run the car. So long as it's not actualy died then it should charge fine.
TT
Put it onto charge, don't jump start it.. You'll find out if you have got away with it soon enough! In principle if it's not got bellow
10.5V you stand a good chance of success..
Dan
how about if its below 10v, any way of reviving them?
be careful recharging these gel batteries they are meant to be charged with a special charger not a normal car battery charger.
you can do it with a normal charger but i would suggest using no more than 1amp and keeping an eye on it all the time.
Not sure if you succeed or not? Some charges (C-TEC) have a de-sulphation mode that is supposed to be able to bring back heavly discharged batteries.
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Originally posted by ashg
be careful recharging these gel batteries they are meant to be charged with a special charger not a normal car battery charger.