Re: battery self-destruct

These batteries build up lead oxide on the plates and need to be slow
charged from time to time to rejuvenate. Try to find a trickle charger
that will put out about one ampere and try charging for several days.
If you let a lead acid stand too long it will develop oxide on the
plates and not come up to full charge. The battery should reach 13.8
volts when fully charged.
Also, be certain to neutralize the spilled acid in the airplane
battery area with baking soda solution.

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