Recharging a stored battery

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Recharging a stored battery

Two years ago I removed a virtually new battery from a car I was scrapping to keep it as a spare. I have recently had it on charge for about two days, but it still isn't fully charged. Is it likely to be beyond use due to neglect or should a persevere with the charger for a few more days?

Asked on 3 January 2012 by Steady Anna

Answered by Honest John

Yes. Likely to have lost its capacity to hold a charge.

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