Battery Drain

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   I currently have a pair of 12v Interstate deep cycle group size 24 batteries that are 9+ years old and still going strong.  Maintenance is key.  I need more info like: do you regularly check and keep the battery acid levels full, do you use distilled water when filling, do you keep your battery clean, have you ever run the battery to levels that will harm the ability of it to recharge?  I will take mine down to 12.32 volts before changing out to the other, if you take it down to flat zero, you have essentially destroyed the ability of the battery to take a charge.  Any other info you can offer would be helpful.

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jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3325	Topic: Battery Drain Posted: 07 Jun 2020 at 8:47pm
	I currently have a pair of 12v Interstate deep cycle group size 24 batteries that are 9+ years old and still going strong. Maintenance is key. I need more info like: do you regularly check and keep the battery acid levels full, do you use distilled water when filling, do you keep your battery clean, have you ever run the battery to levels that will harm the ability of it to recharge? I will take mine down to 12.32 volts before changing out to the other, if you take it down to flat zero, you have essentially destroyed the ability of the battery to take a charge. Any other info you can offer would be helpful.
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Tibof Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2017 Location: North Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 115	Posted: 07 Jun 2020 at 8:46pm
	Thanks for your thoughtful help. Good of you to take the time.
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podwerkz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966	Posted: 07 Jun 2020 at 7:27pm
	Are they D size, C size, or double AA? Flashlight or radio? You know they just dont make em like they used to.
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Tibof Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2017 Location: North Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 115	Posted: 07 Jun 2020 at 7:22pm
	Batteries seem to test good. But quickly go down. I know that could mean a large variety of issues, but I would like to hear any ideas out there. Perhaps there's something I have not addressed. Batteries run through an on/off switch that I'll hafta tear apart. Otherwise I can't think of anything. So if you have an idea, throw it my way and I'll say thanks in advance.
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