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Old 03-30-2015, 03:15 AM   #184 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by KFM View Post
Grid charged my battery for the first time today. The difference is phenomenal. I rigorously tested it, then gently drove it to see if the battery level would drop all at once, but it stayed almost full. After repeating this for about 20 minutes, the battery dropped one bar. I kept thinking that there had to be something wrong, I could hardly believe that the battery normally functions this way. Two days ago, I was on my third recal of the tank.

I also get full assist now, where before I was only getting about 25% max before charging it. I can hardly believe the difference.
The effects will drop off fairly quick unless you to a discharge cycle. I used to do this. I say used to, because my battery is so bad I just discharge to 0v (until my light bulb shuts off) then recharge to max. I have to do it once every 2 weeks or I start to get recals.

Discharge to 80v then charge.
Discharge to 40v then charge.
Discharge to 20v then charge.
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