Battery Storage

[Jimmy Easterling]

I have three batteries I took out of my boat while I am waiting for repairs or replacement of my wrecked boat. They have been out for 2 1/2 months and when I hook up the charger (one of the Quest out of the boat)all I get is a green light. Should I leave it hooked up over night or are they ok as long as the light stays green?

 

[john horn]

I would think they are ok. When you have the green like they are only maintaining a charge. How did this go with the boat repair?

 

[Jim in VA]

Why not take them to an auto parts store and have them load tested? Might be worth knowing for sure if they are still good or not - especially if they are a couple of years old or more. Most places like Sears Auto, Advance Auto, Autozone, Pep Boys, etc. will do load tests for free.

 

[TOMMY RICH]

True dat...just because they're reading fully charged doesn't mean they can handle a load.

 

[Dan J.]

It would be worth checking your fusible links on your battery leads. Depending on the charger model, your indicator light(s) can show green with a blown fuse on the battery lead. A quick check of the fused leads is a step I'd recommend to add to your confidence in your charging system. Good luck!

 

[Betty Smith]

Hey, Dan.... Just a minute. Pisces Ergo Sum? Does that mean "I fish, therefore I am" or am I missing the Latin?

 

[Dan J.]

You got it.