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Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by kakameks: 6:48pm On Jul 13, 2016 |
Hi all, My car battery (wet cell) was showing signs of impending failure, I had an electrician drain, replace the electrolyte and charge the battery. however the battery still can't fully retain charge, my multimeter show it at 11 volts instead of 13 volts for a fully charged battery. I read that epsom salt helps in de-sulphating the weak batteries to make them retain electric charge. Has anyone tried this? Or does any one know where I can get epsom salt crystals? |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by Oksman(m): 7:36pm On Jul 13, 2016 |
It is sold in any pharmacy store. 2 Likes |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by Nobody: 8:10pm On Jul 13, 2016 |
kakameks: Why not simply buy a replacement battery? 18 Likes |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by kakameks: 10:55pm On Jul 13, 2016 |
Siena:Aside from the fact that I like trying new idea, the battery came with the car when I bought it in the US. I've always had this notion that wet cell batteries dont last, well this one completely broke that myth even when I travelled for close to a month without starting the car, on my return the battery was still able to turn the engine. I was very impressed and fell in love with the Duralast battery. Am hoping if the Epsom salt theory is true then I can apply it to my inverter batteries also. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by makavele: 10:54am On Jul 14, 2016 |
kakameks: Then buy another Duralast and quit joking around with concentrated sulfuric acid . .it can kill u 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by kakameks: 3:53pm On Jul 14, 2016 |
Oksman: Thanks for the info. Got the salt (450 grams) makavele: Thanks for the concern, it is appreciated and every precaution will be taken. Eye goggle, rubber handgloves etc. Having gotten the right quantity of salt, I just to collect 2 liters of distilled water (I decided to collect rain water instead) The procedure seems simple enough but alot of care will be taken. Will inform you guys about the result after collecting the rainwater. 3 Likes |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by Almaiga: 4:24pm On Jul 14, 2016 |
Following........ 1 Like |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:54pm On Jul 14, 2016 |
OP battery full market, make we no see you for front page NL o! 11 Likes |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by Nobody: 5:18pm On Jul 14, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ: |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by oblo(m): 6:19pm On Jul 14, 2016 |
Parking my keke here.. youtube and reality. Make we learn Naija style. Op.. like you said be carefull...very careful.. 2 Likes |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by makavele: 8:37pm On Jul 14, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ: just in case . abeg, i dey print flyers and banners oh !!! 10 Likes |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by nurey(m): 9:15pm On Jul 14, 2016 |
During my service year, because I was very hard working, nah him my oga carry lab key give me say make I dey do practical for students, since my secondary school and university never allowed me play Dr Who those days, I decided the opportunity has presented it self. Nah so I carry chemistry practical book they scan through, so I saw how to make nitrogen gas using sulphuric acid a complicated procedure but I decided to try it. Beaker, ammonia, sulphuric acid in minute quantities nah so smoke full every where, I was choking and worst still sulphuric acid spill on the table, I thought it was water and I touched it, the kind irritation I experienced on that hand no be small. I just thank God it didn't chop off or burnt off. When ever I see sulphuric acid this acid no get diluted form, nah to stay clear of it. 14 Likes |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by ascholani09(m): 6:38am On Jul 17, 2016 |
OK tanks |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by Lordskyes(m): 6:38am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by veekid(m): 6:39am On Jul 17, 2016 |
See a battery charger or buy a new one |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by DaBullIT(m): 6:43am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Empsom Salts? I hope it really works and not dangerous , I am talking about explosions and stuffs |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by Mailthaddeus(m): 6:48am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Having gotten the right quantity of salt, I just to collect 2 liters of distilled water (I decided to collect rain water instead). [/quote] Chai! OP Who told u rain water is even near to distilled water. It is not, rain water are usually acidic due to the presence of acidic oxides discharged into the atmosphere which in-turn gets dissolved into d clouds and fall as rain. If in doubt test wit a litmus paper. To get distilled water, get a kettle, boil water wit it, and condense the water vapour comin out from d open end of the kettle when d water is boiling. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by lonelydora: 6:48am On Jul 17, 2016 |
What will it profit the Op if he wastes his time and money carrying out a test he may get injured in? Why not just buy a new battery. Nothing lasts forever Op. 1 Like |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by Rick9(m): 6:51am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Don't know |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by kenx1(m): 6:52am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Must we always cut corners |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by Chuknovski(m): 6:52am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Haven't heard of this before all I know is when battery Fails it fails, especially with the fake products flooding we market |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by Frank3n2(m): 6:55am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Better buy new dry cell... Before you go burn your car 1 Like |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by Tonylyte(m): 6:57am On Jul 17, 2016 |
ciroro 1 Like
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Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by Lordmykel(m): 6:57am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Mitchewww thougt it was phone battery |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by linearity: 6:57am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Can someone please check on the OP to make sure he is okay? It is more than 3days since he posted that, he have gotten all the items and proceeding with this stunt of his. OP, I dey pray for you. 4 Likes |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by osborn442(m): 7:03am On Jul 17, 2016 |
I just hope you know what you are doing... |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by MrBen10(m): 7:07am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Why cant most of us here encourage the OP and guide him on pre-cautionary motives towards acheiving his aim?? . . Most Scientific scholars and inventers started like this and today they came out with tangible inventions/analysis. . . . OP, in as much as you as goal-oriented, please do take pre-cautionary measures to avoid hazard, and dnt forget to write down the steps you followed in acheiving this, cos it may be a guide to some of us who are facing similar battery problem. 12 Likes |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by datjohn(m): 7:08am On Jul 17, 2016 |
I've heard of dis same Epsom Salt procedure of reviving wet cells tho haven't tried it out myself but hoping to. OP, we are subscribing to updates. |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by apoti(m): 7:17am On Jul 17, 2016 |
I hope the op is okay. He hasn't given an update since he bought the salt and collected 3 Likes |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by pointstores(m): 7:18am On Jul 17, 2016 |
give it a trial there is no crime but make sure u get right information like when i was trying to make lasting solution for rechargeable that gets spoilt easily i failed so many times today have mastered the heart |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by swagdopey: 7:19am On Jul 17, 2016 |
It's been 4days now, the OP has not commented yet hope he is safe |
Re: Epsom Salt test? Can it really restore a failing car battery? by Nobody: 7:23am On Jul 17, 2016 |
Mailthaddeus: You really went to school jare... 2 Likes |
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