everstart maxx 12v question

[moonbells]

I just bought a new battery, do i have to charge it before i use it? And also, i only use if on my 24ft pontoon, just for tooling around, no fishing, should i charge it after each use? Thanks for your help!!!!!!!! Shelly

 

[moonbells]

do i need to charge a new battery before using it?

do i need to charge a new battery before using it?

it's a 12v marine battery, used for a 24' pontoon, just tooling around.
thanks! Shelly

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: do i need to charge a new battery before using it?

Re: do i need to charge a new battery before using it?

Some shops keep them topped up while on the shelf, some don't.

I vote yes, can't hurt.

 

[5150abf]

Re: everstart maxx 12v question

Wouldn't hurt, you never know exactly how well a new battery is charged.

If it is hooked to the motor you should have to charge very often, the motor charges it as you drive the boat.

 

[JB]

Re: do i need to charge a new battery before using it?

Re: do i need to charge a new battery before using it?

This will work better in Electrics, etc, Forum, Shelly

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: everstart maxx 12v question

it never hurts to top one off when new. the can sit quite a while before purchase. i have found them the have about a 70% charge off the shelf. also the do not like to sit in an uncharged state. decreases there like quite a bit.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: everstart maxx 12v question

double posting is not appreciated.

 

[moonbells]

Re: do i need to charge a new battery before using it?

Re: do i need to charge a new battery before using it?

JB, thanks for the info, i just didn't think a battery was an electronic.

 

[moonbells]

Re: everstart maxx 12v question

Tashasdaddy, i don't know that i did double post, they were both moved for me. If i did, i apologize, it's my first time here, just looking for help.

 

[mthieme]

Re: everstart maxx 12v question

Howzabout checking the voltage?

 

[JB]

Re: everstart maxx 12v question

Checking the voltage tells you nothing about the state of charge, mt, unless it is nearly dead.

If you want to check state of charge use a hydrometer.

Shelly, batteries are Electric.

Your outboard should keep the battery charged unless you run other electric/electronic devices a lot with the engine off.

Yes, put her on a charger (automatic preferred) before you use her.

 

[mthieme]

Re: everstart maxx 12v question

Hydrometer is good too. You can also find a bad or weak cell this way.
However, a voltage reading WILL determine quickly the state of a battery charge. Open circuit voltage should read 12.80 for a full charge.

http://www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_battery.html#6: