Another battery question!

Eaton powerware VRLA battery

No idea of the age

Basic Arlec style battery charger

After I unplug the charger it reads 12 .7 volts, then gradually over a space of about 3 - 4 hours it drops down to 9 volts. Its been off charge for 36 hours now and is down to 8.8 volts.

I have not put anything on the battery as I fear I know the answer to my question already.

The fear of the moment of truth!
The moths are getting edgy in anticipation of the wallet unfolding:-)

My detective work tells me that most of the Eaton Powerware Batteries are used in UPS (Uninterruptible_power_supply) applications in maintaining emergency power to computer, hospital or critical equipment, these are often sold off via Ebay and other channels, I would suspect your battery was already nearing end of life and your trip finished her off. Lesson learnt, nothing is a bargain unless it carrys out it's objective over a minimal period. Buy a Fullriver DC AGM Battery and Ctek or other good quality charger and enjoy years of hassle free operation. (Hindsight LOL..!)

Thanks for that. I guessed as much. It was a bargain and did make it all the way to the tip and half way back so I can't complain. Lesson learnt!

I did wonder if a Ctek would be able to fix it but was closer to cutting my losses and thinking about the old saying "When something seems to be to good it probably is....."

At my age I should also remember "a fool and his money....."

Another usefull one
Once bitten twice shy!

ha ha - I think it would be too heavy to even use as an anchor.