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Old 06-11-2019, 08:05 PM   #7
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Default Re: Charging a 6V Optima battery

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Originally Posted by tubman View Post
A week ago, I left the door open on my '51 for several days, and the pillar lights ran my Optima down. I put a regular charger on it overnight, and the next morning it was fine. I have had Optima's (2) in the car for over 20 years and always treated them like regular lead/acid batteries (which they are).
Wal Mart battery tender is the one that boiled my Ford script battery dry, I put more acid in, it never charged up, the charger didn't shut off, so keep an eye on them
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