08-11-21, 08:55 PM
(07-11-21, 12:03 AM)Grahamm link Wrote: [quote author=fazerscotty link=topic=27182.msg327725#msg327725 date=1636226007]
Lol - I don't check batteries with a load tester. It loads the battery too quickly, heating up the plates, which then distort and shed sulphate across the lower portion of the cell. The battery then won't take or hold a charge.
I've never heard of that before and I know several garages that use load testers to make sure a battery is good (not simply to screw it up so they can sell you a new one!)
Do you have any links regarding this, especially with the gel type batteries that bikes tend to use?
Mine is always on the Optimate in the shed when it's not being used and that has a Desulphate mode if it's ever needed.
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Its primarily found on Lead/Acid and not Gel batteries. I work in the light aircraft industry and by regulation we have to load check the battery at least once a year (we call it a capacity check - sometimes get checked more depending on manufacturer or type of operation). It's well known that this process shortens the life of the battery considerably and a lot of Licenced Aircraft Engineers don't do it as these batteries can be anything between £300 - £600 each depending on voltage and size.
I utilise this knowledge and once my batteries start to be unhappy crankers, then they get replaced - I don't fancy getting stuck anywhere or worse than that not being able to get out :eek .
Optimates are okay, all three of my bikes are hooked up, but like anything nowadays, they can't do the impossible :'(