Battery question

Posted by '45A on December 08, 2003 at 14:20:19 from (216.240.84.104):

My 12V converted A wouldn't crank so I checked the Ever Start 625/550 with one of those eydropper hydrometers and found all the cells 50% or less. All the cells showed plenty of water, so I hooked up my manual charger and charged it for several hours @6 amps. The charging rate dropped to less than 2 amps, which, according to the charger instructions, indicated a full charge. However, the hydrometer still showed discharge..(2 cells 50%, 4 cells 25%). Imagine my surprise when I took it to Autozone, who pronounced it "fully charged!"

I also recharged a 6 V battery (for the unconverted H)the same day. In that case, the hydrometer and charger meter agreed on discharge and charged.

How can the specific gravity be so low on a charged battery?

thanks,,,

'45A

Follow Ups:

• Re: Battery question Red Dave 15:59:50 12/08/03 (0)
• Re: Battery question Nebraska Cowman 15:48:33 12/08/03 (2)
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    • Re: Re: Re: Battery question Nebraska Cowman 17:58:18 12/08/03 (0)

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