[DML] Re: no start

[Ann & Ed Thompson <RappaRivaRat@xxxx>]

> here's the question....how could a battery go dead over night? It was
> cold but i wouldn't think it could go dead so quick.
> -Donald Kazmark


Depending upon what the drain was, yes, a battery could easily go completely
dead overnight. I have even had the experience of a battery go completely
dead overnight and would not take any charge at all. I am currently having
a problem with my DeLorean where the battery will discharge rather rapidly,
over several hours, but will hold enough charge to start after sitting for
about half-hour or so, but not much longer. In this case a new battery is
definitely in order. This will be my fourth battery since new, and only 9800
miles! It has been my experience that a frequently used battery will last
much longer than a seldom used one, particularly if the seldom used battery is
allowed to become completely or nearly discharged between uses. In a case
where the battery is seldom used I would recommend a "marine" grade or "deep
cycle" grade battery. They are supposed to withstand "complete discharges"
better.

Regards,
Ed Thompson (#6419 since 1982)