Shinpondhunter
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I just took a gamble and bought a battery desulfator for $30.99 - I have an older marine battery (bought 5 or so years ago for an electric trolling motor, but, shortly after sold the canoe and never bought a new boat) and its been sitting. Fluids look good, tried to charge it, but, it won't hold. Figured I would try this route for s#!+s and giggles.
Of course, if this battery is too far gone, I can try the gadget on my fivers battery. I kinda forgot about removing it when I winterized it in November. I'm sure it's drained - hopefully not frozen...
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2oldman
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What's a desolator?
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Jamesrpm
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2oldman wrote:What's a desolator?
A device for removing 30.99 from your wallet and putting it in some ones else's.
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garym114
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Probably a desulfator. Think the batteries are way past that.
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Shinpondhunter
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iPad autocorrect feature... Should have read : Desulfator
I made the correction in the original post; will give a progress report wether or not this is Snake-Oil or a legit product...
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I've never used one myself, but about 4 years ago, I purchased a used battery for a pickup I had. The battery in it was shot, it had gone dead over the winter, and by the time I decided to start the pickup, it had been several months setting dead. When I went to purchase this battery, the guy was telling me about the desulfation process. I was a tad skeptical but the price was sure right, only $19.95. Took it home, hooked it up, and figured I'd be happy if it lasted a couple of months.
I just junked the pickup end of last year, and the battery was still humping right along with no problems. Of course, I did take better care of it, too.
Hopefully it will work, if the guy was telling me right, my experiences say you may be in good shape.
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Calpine
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Jamesrpm wrote:2oldman wrote:What's a desolator?
A device for removing 30.99 from your wallet and putting it in some ones else's.  Good one.
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bill h
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My Vector 1095A has a desulfation feature that works very well.
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