Hi guys by now you must of read about Danny`s car today and the mystery sudden dead battery.

It`s winter guys! we all are guilty of forgetting to check the battery until its too late.The problem is made worse for us Auto guys (don`t u lot start)as a bump start is impossible.As a rule in the built in battery condition site glass that has a green to red colour range on some battery is a good guide, but don`t be fooled Danny`s battery was showing green (ie all ok) just because the car starts and seems ok the old battery can be suffering from low electrolite level.Topping up after the plates have been exposed is fruitless as air will have started to effect the lead plates so keep an eye on it.Again Danny`s battery was full, there is one way too be sure of the condition of the battery and thats by using a hydrometer to measure the individial cell electrolite stat.This can show up a duff cell (as suspected in Danny`s case) or general low charge.

As Danny has mentioned battery fitting catalogues in motor factors show the wrong battery,be aware. Happy Charging! Jeff TT

 

 

 

yeah thanks for the warning.

 

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