What is the proper way to charge a battery for the first time? [Archive]

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jbjints

11-01-2007, 06:52 AM

How long do I charge the battery for after I pour the acid? Can I trickle charge over night?

d33pt

11-04-2007, 10:31 PM

trickle charge would be fine. you can also charge it at 2amps if you need it faster.

JOEX

11-05-2007, 08:59 AM

I don't think it's required...

<DRS>GPF

11-05-2007, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by JOEX
I don't think it's required...

though typically its recommended to equalize the gravity from cell to cell.

if anything, let it sit for a while to make sure that the plates are completely saturated.