Charging a battery - Page 3

ncff07 · 07-01-2010, 08:36 PM

Just curious here, where did you put the battery when you charged it?

tomtom7 · 07-01-2010, 08:39 PM

On my dining table. I opened all of the windows. Is that bad? I read about fumes, sulfuric acid, and such, but I'm still alive and nothing is on fire...yet.

Water Warrior 2 · 07-01-2010, 08:52 PM

Set the battery and charger beside the stove and turn on the fan above the stove. But not a good idea during Xmas or Thankgiving.

blaine · 07-01-2010, 08:59 PM

The main concern when charging a battery is sparks because the fumes are explosive.Also never store a battery on bare concrete as it will ruin a good battery.

tomtom7 · 07-01-2010, 09:10 PM

Roger that for next time. The stove thing with the fan is a good call. I didn't even imagine the concrete thing. Thanks for the heads up.

alantf · 07-02-2010, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by blaine

never store a battery on bare concrete as it will ruin a good battery.

Howdyou work that out? never heard of it before. How does concrete damage whatever a battery's made of? :??:

bonehead · 07-02-2010, 07:13 AM

Rebar in the concrete draws out the charge some how. I don't know the physics behind it, but I have had batteries delivered to my shop and have found them days later sitting on the concrete and checked them with a meter and they have discharged quite a bit.

GZ Jess · 07-02-2010, 11:15 AM

I have a few questions about battery charging.

Does a battery fully charge while riding the bike at a speed range of 20-45 mph?
How long would it take for this charge?

I killed my battery a couple of weeks ago from leaving the key in on position to use headlight to review a map at night (I know dumb) and after having a jump, I haven't had any issues. I do have a battery tender and just didn't know if it was a good idea to get a good overnight charge or if my riding has charged it and I shouldn't worry until I either store it for a while or have a battery issue.

Thanks, Jessica

blaine · 07-02-2010, 11:53 AM

If you went a couple of weeks with no issues than you are fully charged by now, no worries.

Easy Rider · 07-02-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tomtom7

I had to keep the choke on pretty high for a while (I read that that's bad, but it was either that or stall).

Plan of attack: Purchased Battery Tender and will use during extended storage. Using gumout for the next few tanks of gas. Going to learn about lubrication methods next.

That useage of the choke is NOT bad.....partly since it is not a "real" choke. It is necessary and normal. That situation might improve a bit as the Gumout does it's work.

Good plan. IF you find your battery dead again, might as well start looking for a new one (after having the charging system checked). Don't fall into the trap of keeping it "alive" by using the tender all the time.

What's a "lubrication method" ?? Could that be "How to change my oil."? :biggrin:

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ncff07 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 182	Re: Charging a battery Just curious here, where did you put the battery when you charged it? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-01-2010, 08:39 PM	#22
tomtom7 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 21	Re: Charging a battery On my dining table. I opened all of the windows. Is that bad? I read about fumes, sulfuric acid, and such, but I'm still alive and nothing is on fire...yet.
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Charging a battery Set the battery and charger beside the stove and turn on the fan above the stove. But not a good idea during Xmas or Thankgiving. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-01-2010, 08:59 PM	#24
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Charging a battery The main concern when charging a battery is sparks because the fumes are explosive.Also never store a battery on bare concrete as it will ruin a good battery. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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07-01-2010, 09:10 PM	#25
tomtom7 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 21	Re: Charging a battery Roger that for next time. The stove thing with the fan is a good call. I didn't even imagine the concrete thing. Thanks for the heads up. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-02-2010, 07:13 AM	#27
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: Charging a battery Rebar in the concrete draws out the charge some how. I don't know the physics behind it, but I have had batteries delivered to my shop and have found them days later sitting on the concrete and checked them with a meter and they have discharged quite a bit. __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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07-02-2010, 11:15 AM	#28
GZ Jess Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 100	Re: Charging a battery I have a few questions about battery charging. Does a battery fully charge while riding the bike at a speed range of 20-45 mph? How long would it take for this charge? I killed my battery a couple of weeks ago from leaving the key in on position to use headlight to review a map at night (I know dumb) and after having a jump, I haven't had any issues. I do have a battery tender and just didn't know if it was a good idea to get a good overnight charge or if my riding has charged it and I shouldn't worry until I either store it for a while or have a battery issue. Thanks, Jessica
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07-02-2010, 11:53 AM	#29
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Charging a battery If you went a couple of weeks with no issues than you are fully charged by now, no worries. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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