Thread: Is it OK to disconnect the negative cable before charging a car battery?
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Old 07-10-2015, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Graham View Post
..................For long term or a very low battery, I disconnect battery negative or positive and charge battery. After long termstorage, hook up and car starts right up. ...............
What do you call long term? Batteries will self discharge even while disconnected. I think it is recommended to charge a disconnected battery every 6 months to keep the charge up.
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