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SeaSlugs · 10-20-2017, 12:16 PM

my chevette and model a frame during the winter i leave the battery disconnected on BOTH terminals. They are in unheated storage areas so if its 12* outside its 12* battery. I let it sit in the car all winter, come spring time hook it up to the 2A trickle charger till it says its charged. (usually 1/2 day) then start them up.

I would not leave a charger of any kind hooked up all winter nor start the car and let it idle or charge it midway thru winter. With no load the batteries hardly discharge just sitting.

10-20-2017, 12:16 PM	#5
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Model A Winter Storage Battery Protection my chevette and model a frame during the winter i leave the battery disconnected on BOTH terminals. They are in unheated storage areas so if its 12* outside its 12* battery. I let it sit in the car all winter, come spring time hook it up to the 2A trickle charger till it says its charged. (usually 1/2 day) then start them up. I would not leave a charger of any kind hooked up all winter nor start the car and let it idle or charge it midway thru winter. With no load the batteries hardly discharge just sitting. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!