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batteries in winter storage

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unknowing bob

12-11-2006 18:42:41




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Is it best to take the bateries out of the dozer and store them inside a warm area, or is it ok to leave them in the machine for the winter. up north it stays at minus 32 degrees for months or below minus 20 for weeks for a cold snap.They sure cost a lot of money.




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seann

12-12-2006 07:38:30




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 Re: batteries in winter storage in reply to unknowing bob, 12-11-2006 18:42:41  
I start my machine up and run it for a good spell once every month or two during the winter. This keeps the battery charged up, keeps moisture from accumulating in the oil and keeps my dry clutch packs from rusting up (and possibly seizing). In general it just keeps the juices flowing and keeps everything from becoming too "sedentary".

But I don't live in 32 below weather, so maybe bringing the battery inside ain't such a bad idea. Although the main thing is to keep a charge on it by charging it once a month or so. That should keep it going through the winter aok. Some people say to not keep the battery on concrete and to put it up on wood. But I'm pretty sure that was an old wive's tale that has been disproven.

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Tigerhaze

12-12-2006 09:04:53




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 Re: batteries in winter storage in reply to seann, 12-12-2006 07:38:30  
The idea about concrete affecting battery charge is a myth for most cases- the best thing you can do for it is keep it cool (cooler batteris actually will last longer)but not in freezing weather and put a float (not trickle) charger on it. A fully charged battery will not produce the lead sulfates as quickly that ruin the battery plates.

Here is an excerpt from a very good battery website that I have found:

"If the temperature is below 0 degrees F (-17.8 degrees C) and you are not using an AC powered engine block and battery warmer or if the vehicle can not be parked in a warmer location, then disconnect the battery, take it indoors, keep it fully charged, and reconnect it just before starting the engine. (Please see the CCA vs. Temperature Diagram in Section 7.2) Alternatively use two 12-volt AGM (Ca/Ca) batteries in parallel and a low viscosity synthetic oil in the engine. Batteries that have less than a 40% State-of-Charge will freeze at 0 degrees F (-17.8 degrees C) and fully discharged batteries will freeze at approximately 20 degrees F (-6.7 degrees C)."

I can provide you the link if you are interested- it is very comprehensive.

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