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Car batteries sure don't last like they used to, so I think this is all over. Even SLA batteries are not like they used to be. Cheaply made in China and they are lucky to make it two years.

There was a guy locally that made and recycled batteries. The lead plates have cavities in them, which is filled with the electrolyte paste. It was pink, as I recall. He would make a lead grid (I saw him, he used a torch to melt the lead into a mold), and lay that down on a table and fill the...

Well, maybe the plane is denoted 14V (or 28V)

There is some question about aviation batteries which are labeled as 14V, and non aviation batteries that are denoted as 12V. They both have six two volt cells, though the electrolyte is a different specific gravity. I wonder, I have always used a regular car type charger, though an...

I called the Battery Tender people, I got the impression they want to discourage using any of their products on Aviation at all. They didn't want to talk about it. I am sure because of some company's liability phobia regarding aviation.

Is that the computerized Schumacher maintainer? Or the old heavy one that is simpler? I have both types, I was going to start using them. I never have till now.

There used to be retired guys who liked to keep their hand in, but not too much. Heh. I generally fix things myself if I can, and then they can inspect the repair. If I can't fix it then he has to help.

Does anyone know any inspectors that can go to Fullerton airport in California? There used to be plenty around back in the day but not anymore. Or that I can find at the moment. I realize there are shops but I am just looking for someone who can help with the inspection part at my hanger...