by Bethers » Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:24 pm
I'm not one who would get the sealed - but some, like Liz, love them. However, if you let them drain, like these just did - you could have toast for much more expensive batteries. Go into an AutoZone or similar store and ask them to check your batteries. If need be, they will charge them, also. But they can tell if they are good after charging (most of the time) or if they need to be replaced. If they have completely drained, they might take a charge and be good - but they won't hold charges as long, usually, after that. That doesn't necessarily mean replace them - especially if you don't use your rig often, but if the charge lasts less and less time, then, yep, replace. If you let anyone else take out or replace your batteries, please take a picture of the connections first. I've seen new batteries become toast, or things popping inside rigs, because someone hooks up the batteries incorrectly.
Beth
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