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    old batteries never used

    Came across a few UPS batteries shipped straight from APC a number of years ago, but still in the box and never used. I know I can test them but was wondering what you guys thought the life expectancy would be. I wouldnt want to sell them in a UPS then have the thing die within a short period of time. Suggestions?



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    use them to power intesting things created from scrap, maybe even a leverite detector.

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    I bought a few old batteries that were never used, that ended up being a very good buy. They were large silver oxide batteries. If anyone runs across something like that, you hit a jackpot. It's also fairly straightforward to refine.

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    These are just the lead acid batteries, but I dont know if they will hold a charge after sitting in boxes for a number of years.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shendog View Post
    These are just the lead acid batteries, but I dont know if they will hold a charge after sitting in boxes for a number of years.
    charge em and see! they should work in lawnmowers


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