quick question, do I remove the white plastic washers that are already screwed into the battery terminal before I screw in the metal washer and bolts that are screwed into the positive and negative terminals or to I leave them on and screw on the bolt on top of it??
Hello, I realize your post was 3 months ago, but I am going to try to ask for help anyways...... I bought 2 Eco worthy batteries just like the ones you have in the video. 12v100ah, last summer. I also have an Ecoworthy Charger. I only ended up using one of the batteries,as the other was not needed. I used this battery about 5 times last summer( on a snowcone stand), never fully discharged. They were kept indoors all winter, cool dry room.....Well, its Summer here now-neither one will charge, the charger flashed 13.0 then 4.5A ,and that all it does....The batteries measure @ 1/2 full but have both dies when I tried to use them this year, today actually, while serving customers at a market----and the fore mentioned is what happens when I got them home to charge them and try investigate what happened. But I don't know whats happening, or what to do about it, or anything? Cold you please help me? Keep in mind, I am not as advanced as you, not do I have all these interesting gadgets---just a farmers market snowcone stand owner trying to get help. I hop you get this and can reply. Thank you for you time.
It sounds like you're experiencing issues with your Eco Worthy 12V 100Ah batteries not holding a charge or being properly recharged by your charger. Here are some steps to diagnose and potentially resolve the problem: 1. Check the Charger: First, ensure that your Eco Worthy charger is functioning properly. You can do this by: - Testing the charger with another battery that you know is working. - Measuring the output voltage of the charger with a multimeter when it's not connected to the battery. The output should be around 14.4V (or according to the charger's specification for charging 12V batteries). 2. Inspect the Batteries: Given that the batteries were stored for several months, they might have self-discharged to a level where the charger can't properly detect them. Here's what you can do: Measure the voltage: Use a multimeter to measure the voltage of each battery. A fully charged 12V battery should read around 12.6-12.8V. If the voltage is significantly lower (e.g., below 12V), the battery might be too discharged. Check for physical damage: Inspect the batteries for any signs of swelling, leakage, or corrosion. 3. Attempt to Boost Charge: If the batteries are deeply discharged, the charger might not be able to detect them properly. You can try to bring them up to a level where the charger can work: Parallel charging method: Use a known good 12V battery (of similar capacity) and connect it in parallel with the discharged battery (positive to positive, negative to negative). This can sometimes trick the charger into starting the charging process. Manual charging: Use a different charger or a power supply that can provide a controlled 12V output. Charge the battery at a very low current (1-2A) for a few hours to bring the voltage up. Monitor the process closely to avoid overcharging or overheating. 4. Desulfation (if applicable) If the batteries have been sitting for a long time, they might have developed lead sulfate crystals on the plates, which can prevent them from charging properly. Some advanced battery chargers have a desulfation mode that can help. Alternatively, you can purchase a dedicated desulfator. 5. Load Test: Once you have the batteries up to a higher voltage, perform a load test to see if they hold the charge: - Fully charge the battery. - Connect a known load (like a light bulb or a battery tester) and measure how long the battery maintains a proper voltage under load. 6. Replace if Necessary: If the above steps do not help, the batteries may have suffered irreversible damage and might need to be replaced. Given their age and storage conditions, it's possible that they have reached the end of their usable life. Safety Precautions: - Always wear protective gear when handling batteries. - Work in a well-ventilated area. - Avoid short-circuiting the battery terminals.
Thanks for the review. Do you know if these are waterproof rated?
They have an IP65 waterproof rating
quick question, do I remove the white plastic washers that are already screwed into the battery terminal before I screw in the metal washer and bolts that are screwed into the positive and negative terminals or to I leave them on and screw on the bolt on top of it??
Hello, I realize your post was 3 months ago, but I am going to try to ask for help anyways......
I bought 2 Eco worthy batteries just like the ones you have in the video. 12v100ah, last summer. I also have an Ecoworthy Charger. I only ended up using one of the batteries,as the other was not needed. I used this battery about 5 times last summer( on a snowcone stand), never fully discharged. They were kept indoors all winter, cool dry room.....Well, its Summer here now-neither one will charge, the charger flashed 13.0 then 4.5A ,and that all it does....The batteries measure @ 1/2 full but have both dies when I tried to use them this year, today actually, while serving customers at a market----and the fore mentioned is what happens when I got them home to charge them and try investigate what happened. But I don't know whats happening, or what to do about it, or anything? Cold you please help me? Keep in mind, I am not as advanced as you, not do I have all these interesting gadgets---just a farmers market snowcone stand owner trying to get help. I hop you get this and can reply. Thank you for you time.
It sounds like you're experiencing issues with your Eco Worthy 12V 100Ah batteries not holding a charge or being properly recharged by your charger. Here are some steps to diagnose and potentially resolve the problem:
1. Check the Charger:
First, ensure that your Eco Worthy charger is functioning properly. You can do this by:
- Testing the charger with another battery that you know is working.
- Measuring the output voltage of the charger with a multimeter when it's not connected to the battery. The output should be around 14.4V (or according to the charger's specification for charging 12V batteries).
2. Inspect the Batteries:
Given that the batteries were stored for several months, they might have self-discharged to a level where the charger can't properly detect them. Here's what you can do:
Measure the voltage: Use a multimeter to measure the voltage of each battery. A fully charged 12V battery should read around 12.6-12.8V. If the voltage is significantly lower (e.g., below 12V), the battery might be too discharged.
Check for physical damage: Inspect the batteries for any signs of swelling, leakage, or corrosion.
3. Attempt to Boost Charge:
If the batteries are deeply discharged, the charger might not be able to detect them properly. You can try to bring them up to a level where the charger can work:
Parallel charging method: Use a known good 12V battery (of similar capacity) and connect it in parallel with the discharged battery (positive to positive, negative to negative). This can sometimes trick the charger into starting the charging process.
Manual charging: Use a different charger or a power supply that can provide a controlled 12V output. Charge the battery at a very low current (1-2A) for a few hours to bring the voltage up. Monitor the process closely to avoid overcharging or overheating.
4. Desulfation (if applicable)
If the batteries have been sitting for a long time, they might have developed lead sulfate crystals on the plates, which can prevent them from charging properly. Some advanced battery chargers have a desulfation mode that can help. Alternatively, you can purchase a dedicated desulfator.
5. Load Test:
Once you have the batteries up to a higher voltage, perform a load test to see if they hold the charge:
- Fully charge the battery.
- Connect a known load (like a light bulb or a battery tester) and measure how long the battery maintains a proper voltage under load.
6. Replace if Necessary:
If the above steps do not help, the batteries may have suffered irreversible damage and might need to be replaced. Given their age and storage conditions, it's possible that they have reached the end of their usable life.
Safety Precautions:
- Always wear protective gear when handling batteries.
- Work in a well-ventilated area.
- Avoid short-circuiting the battery terminals.
This is not a review 😐
So u have a 12v battery operating at 25v ummm somethingnaint right
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