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Originally Posted by Greenie
I've tried to run the batteries flat; clamping the trigger on, then recharging ...
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For reconditioning to be successful, it has to be on a cell-by-cell basis. You can't do the entire battery pack at once.
When a dormant cell won't hold a charge overnight, it's all but certain that it's suffering from dendrite growth.
(see Can you shock a cell phone battery? )
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Douglas Campbell
November 5, 2008: The fat lady sang. Back to actually working for a living.
1986 Isuzu P'up, 177,673.8 miles. Hella headlights, (highly recommended) DOT C-2 back end. (also recommended) R-12 air conditioner converted to R-406a. 4.1:1 rear axle converted to 3.4:1.
9/22/2007, age 21: Still running well when reluctantly sent away for reincarnation due to rust.
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Last edited by drcampbell : 02-05-2008 at 08:30 AM.
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