Ecotech Battery hot

[Bent17]

I have the ecotech backup battery for my MP-40's. I have noticed that its quite hot to the touch. Is this normal? Its only been at me one year.

Anyone else having this issue?

 

[tedfisher496]

I have the ecotech backup battery for my MP-40's. I have noticed that its quite hot to the touch. Is this normal? Its only been at me one year.

Anyone else having this issue?

it can be common that it the battery can get hot when charging. Do you have it charging 24/7?

 

[Bent17]

Yes its always plugged in

 

[tedfisher496]

Yes its always plugged in

that's the problem. Its not good for the battery to be charging constantly. Since its getting hot and staying that way. I would replace it.

 

[Bent17]

that's the problem. Its not good for the battery to be charging constantly. Since its getting hot and staying that way. I would replace it.

what would the frequency be to charge?

 

[tedfisher496]

what would the frequency be to charge?

only after the battery is discharged.

 

[Bent17]

How would you know when its discharged?

 

[tedfisher496]

How would y

the battery only get's used when the power is out. once the batteries die then you should charge them.

 

[tedfisher496]

by charging them constantly you are overheating the cells, this damages them. the only fix is replacement.

 

[Bent17]

My worry was that it would drain if never used and when power actually goes it would be out of power

 

[exnisstech]

I've had no trouble leaving batteries on a tender for months but never a charger.

 

[tedfisher496]

My worry was that it would drain if never used and when power actually goes it would be out

the battery would have it sit for years and years for that to happen. Make sure you take it out of use asap and replace it. Its a hazzard.

 

[tedfisher496]

I've had no trouble leaving batteries on a tender for months but never a charger.

much better idea.

 

[Bent17]

Would anyone know what battery this is so I can get a replacement

 

[tedfisher496]

Would anyone know what battery this is so I can get a replacement

look at the battery's information.

 

[tedfisher496]

I've had no trouble leaving batteries on a tender for months but never a charger.

A tender can still ruin a battery. If you have a battery that barley gets used a tender can ruin the cells.

 

[exnisstech]

Forgot to quote you. @tedfisher496

Maybe it can but I know a discharged battery will freeze so mine are on tenders all winter long. I've been leaving batteries on tenders for years. Tractor, lawnmower, and atv. Never been a problem. They monitor voltage and stop charging when a certain voltage is reached so it's not continously charging. Sorry I'm a simpleton and not into tech and specs so I cant provide any usefull info JME

 

[tedfisher496]

Forgot to quote you. @tedfisher496

Maybe it can but I know a discharged battery will freeze so mine are on tenders all winter long. I've been leaving batteries on tenders for years. Tractor, lawnmower, and atv. Never been a problem. They monitor voltage and stop charging when a certain voltage is reached so it's not continously charging. Sorry I'm a simpleton and not into tech and specs so I cant provide any usefull info JME

some how my dad ruined a battery when it was on a tender. From my time in trade school, i don't Rember hearing anything and a drained battery freezing.

 

[Reefering1]

Nothing like actual experience... training only goes so far

 

[ca1ore]

This is the one i used to replace the original.


ETM told me that the trickle charger should be connected 24/7 ......