Right. I'm sure that . . . because a few of your tractors sit and still start well, that proves 100% that everybody else will have exactly the same success. Anecdotal events always disprove science?
Note that all lead-acid batteries self-discharge - even if hooked to nothing. Have you magically found a way around that?
An "alternative-battery universe" maybe?
And how about modern cars and trucks that have build in vehicle-draw on top of the battery self-discharge?
Most battery makers even post their montly self-discharge rates if you look hard enough.
And yes, anybody can check their batteries once in awhile - with a hydrometer. I don't know why you'd want to, since a voltmeter is much quicker and easier. Or, do you frown on volt-meters too?
Regardless of how checked, the battery will always NOT be at full charge after one month. NO exceptions if it's had no charge. Then . . you can just leave it alone, or lug out a battery charger and top it off.
Seems at least for some people with many batteries, maintainers save a lot of work and have to extend battery life.
For me, I've got two backhoes, three bull-dozers, eight farm tractors two diesel trucks, and four cars sitting outside or in barns. 26 batteries in total. So yes, according to you it makes MUCH more sense to go out in the cold, pull the battery covers off, wip out a hydrometer, and check 156 cells, one by one. Or even if I want to take s short-cut and check only only one cell per battery - 26 checks?
Hey do it your way. But to tell others they should follow you, is a little silly.
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