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  1. 08-02-2016 01:59 PM #1
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    Bad battery cells

    My Strbd. bank (house, Strbd. start) showed low. Upon testing I found 2 very bad cells. Did not register at all.
    1 each located adjacent to the negative terminals. All others were very good.
    Is this an indication of grounding or other problems?
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  2. 08-02-2016 02:28 PM #2
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    Re: Bad battery cells

    We're the cells dry?

    Did they need more water than others?

    What is the battery type? I'm guessing 12 volt.
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  3. 08-02-2016 06:40 PM #3
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    Re: Bad battery cells

    12 volt 8D wet cells. About three yrs. old
    Water was fine in all.
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    Re: Bad battery cells

    3 or 4 years is about right especially with a standard charger.
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  5. 08-02-2016 07:56 PM #5
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    Re: Bad battery cells

    Thanks Scott.
    I just thought it strange that the failed cells were only the 2 next to the ground terminals.
    I will clean everything up and replace.
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