> I've had two batteries fail in less than two years. The counter person
> at the auto parts store told me a battery has problems with lack of use.
> Like
> storing it all winter. What is the best way to keep a battery from this
> early death? I've taken them out of the cars and stored them in my
> basement, on the floor (dry) with a piece of 1" lumber under them.
> Charge once a month with a automatic (piece of junk) charger, which tells
> me most batteries are charged within a few minutes of the hook-up.
> I'd appreciate some advice on this to help prevent further loss.
Hi Don,
  What *I* do for my sunny day cruiser is disconnect the battery -ve when
not in use for an extended period of time. (counted in days, summer or
winter). I always leave the battery in the car.
The batteries I use is a Delco Freedom II. The current battery in the car is
at least 6 years old. (Came out of my truck, daily driver, unknown years in
the truck previous to my purchase of it, and spent 2 winters in the truck,
it began showing signs of minus temperature slower cranking, and went into
my car at that point.) Still doing great in the car.
Alex.
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