Got a battery this morning, for something I'm doing. (It arrived from eBay.)
It's a 12v 4.5aH SLA. Not to big, although it's heavier than I'd like. (That one's my fault, so oh well.)
I don't deal with these types of batteries much, but the last one I bought (which was for a UPS) came with strict instructions on what to do and what to not do in terms of charging the battery.
This one has no obvious model #, although it does appear to have a manufacturer logo (no text, just a weird pyramid shape). All the info I have is printed on the side of the battery... it reads:
So... two questions...
(1) I'm planning on charging this thing at 14.4V 1.2A continuous. Will that probably be OK? (Obviously, the dearth of info here means that the answer here will be a bit uncertain.)
(2) Do I need to charge it before I use it, or can I start using it right away? (I seem to recall on that other SLA battery I mentioned, the paper said that if you didn't charge it first, it would damage the battery and vaporize your warranty.)
It's a 12v 4.5aH SLA. Not to big, although it's heavier than I'd like. (That one's my fault, so oh well.)
I don't deal with these types of batteries much, but the last one I bought (which was for a UPS) came with strict instructions on what to do and what to not do in terms of charging the battery.
This one has no obvious model #, although it does appear to have a manufacturer logo (no text, just a weird pyramid shape). All the info I have is printed on the side of the battery... it reads:
Constant Voltage Charge (25deg C)
Type | Voltage Regulation | Initial Current
Standby use | 13.50-13.80V | Less than 1.35A
Cycle use | 14.40-14.70V | Less than 1.35A
Caution:
- Avoid short circuit
- Do not charge in sealed container
- Keep sparks, flame away
- Rechargeable after use
- Recycle or dispose batteries in appropriate area
So... two questions...
(1) I'm planning on charging this thing at 14.4V 1.2A continuous. Will that probably be OK? (Obviously, the dearth of info here means that the answer here will be a bit uncertain.)
(2) Do I need to charge it before I use it, or can I start using it right away? (I seem to recall on that other SLA battery I mentioned, the paper said that if you didn't charge it first, it would damage the battery and vaporize your warranty.)