Battery dilema (not mackintosh computer issue)
Submitted: Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 18:01
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Russell Terrano
I've discovered the battery in my new (s/h) pajero not upto scratch and needs a good charg. The alternator is pumping out 14.75 volts according to my Jaycar multimeter but I would like to remove it from the vehicle and give it a good charge in the garage. I have a newish deepcycle battery that would fit into the vehicle but the question is would it be alright to put it into the vehicle for a week of "mummy going to work" (short runs) or is it beyond the deep cycle capcity?
(nuffin to do with Mackintosh computers)
Thanks in advance.
Reply By: Shaker - Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 18:14
Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 18:14
Have you checked the cells with a hydrometer .... might have a soft one! Better to find out now.
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Follow Up By: Russell Terrano - Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 18:24
Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 18:24
trusty old hydometer said
cell1 1225
cell2 1225
cell3 1200
cell4 1200
cell5 1200
cell6 1200
All in the red.
Is this bad or what?
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Follow Up By: Martin - Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 22:21
Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 22:21
In a word yes.
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Follow Up By: Martin - Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 22:26
Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 22:26
But is it starting the engine easily? If so don't worry as the cells are reasonably even which suggests that you don't have a faulty cell - just a battery which is a a bit down on charge. Are you a bit of a worrier Russell? Seem to have read a lot of posts about problems! LOL
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Follow Up By: Martin - Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 22:27
Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 22:27
Oh and if it's not starting the car - straight back to the dealer!
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Follow Up By: Martin - Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 22:28
Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 22:28
Oops just noticed it's not actually new. Sorry!
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Reply By: Eric Experience. - Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 22:39
Saturday, Nov 01, 2003 at 22:39
Russell.
To answer your question, no you should not use a deep cycle battery to start you car. THe battery is u.s. so you will have to get a new one so why not get it now, if the battery is showing 14.75 there is very little hope of improving it with a charger. sorry. Eric.
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Follow Up By: Russell [Pajero] - Sunday, Nov 02, 2003 at 00:17
Sunday, Nov 02, 2003 at 00:17
Its not about worrying is about knowledge, if I don't know I ask, I got over the childish quirks of not asking because I might appear dumb. I just don't know, I ask and learn.
I figure if I stop learning they'll bury me.
Its better to ask than to hear "what the" why didn't you ask somebody.
Regards to all.
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Reply By: jeff-wa - Sunday, Nov 02, 2003 at 00:40
Sunday, Nov 02, 2003 at 00:40
Also beware of some of those cheap Jaycar Multimetres as I have found they occasionally read over voltage. ie. 14V might actually be 13.2 on a more expensive unit. Not a big drama in most cases, however a few volts here and there can make a difference!
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