Restoration Battery Question...

[Patrick T.]

I have a maintenance free Restoration Battery in my '67 along with a Battery Minder Charger. On the charger is a desulfation button. Do maintenance free batteries need desulfation? Thanks, Patrick

[Gerard F.]

Re: Restoration Battery Question...

I have a maintenance free Restoration Battery in my '67 along with a Battery Minder Charger. On the charger is a desulfation button. Do maintenance free batteries need desulfation? Thanks, Patrick

PT,

I don't think so. I have a 67 Restoration Battery and I just keep it on a Battery Tender all the time when it is sitting for a week or 2. Haven't had a problem for 4-5 years or so. Keeps the clock running and is always at full charge when I start.

I think sulfation or desulfation is more of a problem with lead acid batteries open to the atmosphere.

Check this out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desulfation

Regards,

[Patrick T.]

Re: Restoration Battery Question...

Thanks Jerry, I thought I had read that some years ago here but wanted to make sure. I keep my charger plugged in on the battery 24/7, also to keep the clock running. I'm told that if the clock sits idle for extended periods of time, the lubrication will drain off the gears. PT

[Stephen L.]

Re: Restoration Battery Question...

The original clock is an electro-mechanical device. It has gears, bearings and contact points. IMHO, the more you use the contact points, once every 2 minutes or so, the shorter the overall life of the clock. They have a "life expectancy" of "X" number of operations. I prefer to let the clock sit idle and only operate when the battery is connected. I use a disconnect switch on the battery.

[Michael J.]

Re: Restoration Battery Question...

I have all my restoration batteries (4) on a Battery MINDer plus, which has the button. However, whenever the batteries get to full charge that maintainence light (green) starts blinking whether or not you push the button.