proper way to store an optima gel cell?

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Topic: proper way to store an optima gel cell?

Posted By: killer sonata
Subject: proper way to store an optima gel cell?
Date Posted: January 06, 2007 at 6:11 PM

Does anyone know for sure what the best way to store an optima gel cell battery for prolonged periods is?

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Posted By: killer sonata
Date Posted: January 06, 2007 at 10:15 PM

to be more specific, I need to know if I should store the battery with a full charge, completely dead, or somewhere inbetween?

Posted By: Evolution-UK
Date Posted: January 16, 2007 at 4:16 PM

I would say that a full charge would be best. Storing them at a low charge level will pretty much kill the battery.

How long are you intending to store it for?

Posted By: killer sonata
Date Posted: January 17, 2007 at 10:00 AM

not sure. It used to be my second battery in my vehicle but since im decreasing the amount of my amps from 4 down to 2 and running all class D and not going to be running massive subs anymore with the car off, I dont need it in the car. Ill store it untill my primary dies.

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