RE-CONDITIONED BATTERIES DISCHARGE

[mav6759]

I bought 2 re-conditioned batteries, and I just had a quick question, everything I charge them up to 12.8v, they discharge very quickly. I mean I can watch them discharge while having my meter on the batteries, theY will discharge all the down to 10.8 and stop. Is that normal for re-conditioned batteries..

 

[NYBo]

Only if they are advertised for use as anchors.

 

[300sflyer]

It is not normal for any battery in good condition. Take them back to where you bought them for a refund, and then buy new ones.

 

[bruceb58]

LOL...reconditioned batteries! My guess is they try to flush out some of the junk that floats to the bottom of the battery and then fill with new electrolyte.

10.8 is a bad cell. Probably the same bad cell that caused the original owner of the battery to get rid of it in the first place.