Lead acid anyone?

[Tryker]

One time I read about putting Epsom salt and water in a worn sla battery. I tried it and it didn't do anything. It was suppose to make the sla like new again or at least better. I saw a video on it. Didn't work for me. I guess it's a just a myth. I later read about a chemist talking about it and I don't remember exactly what he said but it something about the lead plates wouldn't take the salt.

I've seen some other additives like this stuff:
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/charge-...F4dfDQUY0M3Ase-7rBfWN68b5C6qc0QBoCUqMQAvD_BwE

I think it's selenium or something like that. I have never tried it, but I doubt it would make a big difference.

This advice is probably a bit more accurate:
https://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_restore_and_prolong_lead_acid_batteries

I have had SLA batteries that got dried out and just needed some distilled water to perk up. Getting them open is generally difficult.

My SLA scooter batteries typically last at least three years. I am very good about keeping them up to charge and don't drain them down too much too often. But, once dead, I just recycle. Some folks zap them with welders (high amps???) and burn off the sulfur but not a danger I wish to attempt.

 

[D-Man]

I just got 4 new sla's. One has a big dent in it from shipping. Now I'm waiting to see what the seller is going to say about it.