Mark: I find that interesting, because I was just asked about that by a member of the MG list. Since I didn't know the answer, I asked The battery systems experts at the Tennessee Valley Authority wh
This response from the "experts" at TVA is the only one that I've ever heard about storing batteries on a concrete floor that makes any sense at all. I can understand that condensation on the battery
Vic: Right after I posted that, I realized I hadn't been clear enough. You're right, immersing it in water would discharge it very quickly. I was thinking one thing, and saying another. I was picturi
There are a number of reason why a battery will discharge on it's own. The cells inherently have a internal circulating current based on their chemistry (don't ask). The lead also changes chemical co
Hadn't thought of the condensation aspect. However, next door to my workshop is a battery shop that does alot of UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) work as well as car batteries. I purchased some UPS