* navti wrote, On 5/24/2007 8:39 AM:

The guy who sold me them told me they were BRAND NEW.

Turns out they were 3 and a half years old.

They were cheap : 30 GB pounds each.

When he said the were new he meant they had never been used.

If they have never been used will they not still work OK ?


I'll toss in my two cents ...

The seller was dishonest when claiming they were "new." Assuming you
want quality batteries, you should make every effort to return them.

If you find you're stuck with them, the first step is to charge them
and do a load test. They will probably charge up and appear to be
functioning, but with a serious load, they will show a diminished
capacity. It may only be down to 80%, which wouldn't be too bad,
given the price, or they might be at 20%.

If they are greatly diminished, it may be possible to resurrect them
with equalizing. Contrary to general "wisdom" it is possible to
equalize AGM's, but it requires the proper parameters and a good
charger that can be adjusted. You should call the manufacturer - the
first person you talk to will probably say its impossible, but you may
get someone to give you a safe procedure.