View Full Version : how long will a car battery take to charge?
sefton
12-05-2006, 12:58 PM
I have just bought an automatic battery charger from halfords, how long will it take to charge a car battery?
I've also topped up the distilled water in the battery, should I leave the plugs out while I charge?
Thanks
Craig.
MikePimlott
12-05-2006, 01:51 PM
Hi Craig,
Glad to hear youve finally got all your bits. I usually put my car battery on over night on trickle charge, But if its very low it may take a bit longer. Yes i would leave the vents open when charging or it might spit acid out if theres a valve on the side.
sefton
12-05-2006, 01:56 PM
Just a bit paraniod about setting the bloody house on fire!
Yeah got the kit now, just need a soldering iron and a few other bits!
Craig.
Oscar
12-05-2006, 02:01 PM
I thought you were supposed to top the electrolyte only AFTER charging?
sefton
12-05-2006, 02:04 PM
the last charger I had said fill before!
MikePimlott
12-05-2006, 02:45 PM
Im pretty sure you top them up before and then check them again before you screw the vents back shut after charging. :confused:
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