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From: 2141smh@aluxe.UUCP (henning)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Supersonic Whistles to Store Battery
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Date: Sun, 4-Nov-84 10:57:58 EST
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Posted: Sun Nov  4 10:57:58 1984
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From the keys of Steve Henning, AT&T Bell Labs, Reading, PA aluxe!2141smh

> that produces a supersonic whistle at speeds above 30 mph.
> 
> With respect to storing car batteries, it has been stated they
> should be fully charged.  In addition while being stored they should
> also be trickled charged, otherwise the battery will self discharge.

I considered that last winter when I had to store 2 batteries for 3 months.
The trickle charge actually electrolyzes the battery, decomposing the water.
I just disconnected the battery terminals, and they were fully charged when
I needed them 3 months later in 10 degree weather and they didn't need water.