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Battery Life
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mlschultz
Boost King
It must of been a sign... I went to the Po Boys monthly cruise-in this past Saturday, and won a door prize lol :cool-blue:
Well the new Motorcraft battery was dead as a door nail the other day.
The last time I started The Mark was to get the tire rubber off and wash it about a week after the shootout, so the second week of November.
I decided to hook up the battery doctor, and it took over 12 hours to show fully charged.
I left it hooked up and closed the hood to the safety catch and put the cover back on it.
Anything wrong with doing that?
This is my first time hooking up a battery maintainer for long periods of time and I do not want anything bad to happen.
So far, so good, for being hooked up over the weekend.
Lownslowlsc
New member
It'll be fine. If you still feel uncomfortable leaving it hooked up just check it once a day to see what it's activity is. It should have built in protections for overcharging ect.
mlschultz
Boost King
Thanks for the info. I think I will be ok. Got this is from the product web site:
Model......Name+................................Charges and Maintains......................Maintains Batteries
20033......12 Volt 2 Amp Wall Mount 2.....Batteries from 5 to 200 amp hours.....Up to 400 amp hours
Automatic “switching technology” switches from full charge mode to float/maintenance mode.
Three color LED charge indicator.
Reverse polarity protection.
Suitable for safe charging and maintenance of 12 volt, wet-cell, lead-acid, fully sealed lead-acid and gel-cell batteries, plus AGM and deep cycle.
Ergonomic grip.
UL 1236 and cUL listed. WALL MOUNT CHARGERS INCLUDE:
12 foot output cable lead.
Three color LED charge indicator.
Alligator clips with 12 inch connector.
Ring terminal with 12 inch connector and in-line 3 amp fuse.
12 volt accessory connector with 12 inch adapter for easy connection.
Storage case.
Here's the details on the battery. It has 650 amps, and the maintainer is good to 400 if I am reading this correctly. I started the car no problem once the maintainer said it is was green light (good)
Motorcraft Tested Tough MAX - Battery
Part Number: BXT65-650
Line: MOT
3 Year Free Replacement; Up To 100 Months Prorated Warranty
UPC: 31508228795
BATTERY
Group Size (BCI): 65
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 650 CCA
Voltage (V): 12 Volt
Length (In): 11-1/8 Inch
Width (In): 7-3/16 Inch
Height (In): 7-9/16 Inch
Terminal Type: Top Post
Brand Information
If you're looking to replace a Ford battery, Motorcraft® Tested Tough® MAX (BXT-Line) is made using state-of-the-art technology, which enhances battery longevity and reduces recharging time. These batteries are made with a long-life design that provides superior performance over conventional designs in high heat conditions. This line is an OEM Premium Quality Replacement and is Recommended by Ford Motor Company.
FEATURES
Microprocessor-Controlled Welding
Intercell Weld Helps Ensure Longer Battery Life
Polypropylene Cover and Container
Heat-Sealed to Prevent Leaks
Strong Impact-Resistant Material
Positive Grid
Optimized for Conductivity
Fully Framed for Excellent Growth and Short Resistance
Enhanced Life Alloy
Grid Alloy Helps Increase Cycle Life
Improve Performance
Reduce Water Consumption
Envelope Separators
Help Protect Plates and Reduce Shorts
Negative Grid
Rounded Corners on Expanded Metal Negative Grids to Help Eliminate Separator shorts
Negative Paste Formulation
Extreme Bond Resists Flaking to Improve Overall Performance and Increase Life
Manufacturer Information
Designed, engineered and recommended by Ford Motor Company. The name says quality, dependability and performance. Motorcraft® parts are the preferred choice of Ford Motor Company. From motor oil to transmission assemblies and everything in between, Motorcraft® parts provide exceptional quality and fit. You expect the best, and with Motorcraft®, you get the best. The right part for the job. Motorcraft® parts are designed specifically for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles and have undergone extensive laboratory and on-the-road testing. They're built to maximize the performance of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. And the comprehensive product line provides unmatched coverage. Whatever part you need for the job, Motorcraft®has it.
Model......Name+................................Charges and Maintains......................Maintains Batteries
20033......12 Volt 2 Amp Wall Mount 2.....Batteries from 5 to 200 amp hours.....Up to 400 amp hours
Automatic “switching technology” switches from full charge mode to float/maintenance mode.
Three color LED charge indicator.
Reverse polarity protection.
Suitable for safe charging and maintenance of 12 volt, wet-cell, lead-acid, fully sealed lead-acid and gel-cell batteries, plus AGM and deep cycle.
Ergonomic grip.
UL 1236 and cUL listed. WALL MOUNT CHARGERS INCLUDE:
12 foot output cable lead.
Three color LED charge indicator.
Alligator clips with 12 inch connector.
Ring terminal with 12 inch connector and in-line 3 amp fuse.
12 volt accessory connector with 12 inch adapter for easy connection.
Storage case.
Here's the details on the battery. It has 650 amps, and the maintainer is good to 400 if I am reading this correctly. I started the car no problem once the maintainer said it is was green light (good)
Motorcraft Tested Tough MAX - Battery
Part Number: BXT65-650
Line: MOT
3 Year Free Replacement; Up To 100 Months Prorated Warranty
UPC: 31508228795
BATTERY
Group Size (BCI): 65
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 650 CCA
Voltage (V): 12 Volt
Length (In): 11-1/8 Inch
Width (In): 7-3/16 Inch
Height (In): 7-9/16 Inch
Terminal Type: Top Post
Brand Information
If you're looking to replace a Ford battery, Motorcraft® Tested Tough® MAX (BXT-Line) is made using state-of-the-art technology, which enhances battery longevity and reduces recharging time. These batteries are made with a long-life design that provides superior performance over conventional designs in high heat conditions. This line is an OEM Premium Quality Replacement and is Recommended by Ford Motor Company.
FEATURES
Microprocessor-Controlled Welding
Intercell Weld Helps Ensure Longer Battery Life
Polypropylene Cover and Container
Heat-Sealed to Prevent Leaks
Strong Impact-Resistant Material
Positive Grid
Optimized for Conductivity
Fully Framed for Excellent Growth and Short Resistance
Enhanced Life Alloy
Grid Alloy Helps Increase Cycle Life
Improve Performance
Reduce Water Consumption
Envelope Separators
Help Protect Plates and Reduce Shorts
Negative Grid
Rounded Corners on Expanded Metal Negative Grids to Help Eliminate Separator shorts
Negative Paste Formulation
Extreme Bond Resists Flaking to Improve Overall Performance and Increase Life
Manufacturer Information
Designed, engineered and recommended by Ford Motor Company. The name says quality, dependability and performance. Motorcraft® parts are the preferred choice of Ford Motor Company. From motor oil to transmission assemblies and everything in between, Motorcraft® parts provide exceptional quality and fit. You expect the best, and with Motorcraft®, you get the best. The right part for the job. Motorcraft® parts are designed specifically for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles and have undergone extensive laboratory and on-the-road testing. They're built to maximize the performance of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. And the comprehensive product line provides unmatched coverage. Whatever part you need for the job, Motorcraft®has it.
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Roadboss
On Work Release
Mike, I've suffered the same problems with my Whiner, and I have just gone to disconnecting the battery cable. I have a 1/4" drive socket and ratchet pre-positioned for this. I have a paranoia about unattended battery chargers. During the winters I only take the car out when the roads are clean of salt and dry, so car sits a lot for these times. Hope the new setup works out for you.
Safest approach is to disconnect the battery. It will still discharge even when disconnected but a few months is no problem. Believe it or not, but a battery will 'die" if left inactive too long. Battery maintainers are generally well proven to be safe, but they can fail in a state where they will over charge the battery and cause it to explode. It is rare, but it has happened. Ever see a car battery explode? we had one explode at work. Blew a hole in it and shot acid and a hydrogen fireball a few feet. Sounded like a gun. You should be fine. Thousands of people use battery maintainers every day.
A month and half is easily enough time to run the battery down below 12v.
A month and half is easily enough time to run the battery down below 12v.
car batteries discharge at or about 3% a day.
so 30 days in a month, thats 90%.
more than enough time for it to run dead.
i use harbor freights $20 battery charger/maintainer. its designed to be used continuously.
i have a short little cord that hangs out of the car and plug it in to the extension cord when i park it.
i need to pick up another one for the other car.
so 30 days in a month, thats 90%.
more than enough time for it to run dead.
i use harbor freights $20 battery charger/maintainer. its designed to be used continuously.
i have a short little cord that hangs out of the car and plug it in to the extension cord when i park it.
i need to pick up another one for the other car.
mlschultz
Boost King
After hibernating in the cave for the last month on the battery maintainer, The Mark started right up! :thumbsup:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz5maO4HxIo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz5maO4HxIo
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