Just got my XS battery, now what?

[slim142 9]

Just got my brand new D4800. I would like to know, should I charge the battery before installing it in the car?

 

Assuming I do need to fully charge it, I dont happen to have a car charger. I read in the documentation included that it needs to be a charged with with a charger that does no more than 2.4v per cell. If I was to take it to Pepboyz or Advanced Auto Parts, how can I make sure they charge it properly?

[pmureika 31]

Just got my brand new D4800. I would like to know, should I charge the battery before installing it in the car?

 

Assuming I do need to fully charge it, I dont happen to have a car charger. I read in the documentation included that it needs to be a charged with with a charger that does no more than 2.4v per cell. If I was to take it to Pepboyz or Advanced Auto Parts, how can I make sure they charge it properly?

They make chargers just for agm batteries.

 

It might be a good idea to buy one.

 

And yes it should be charged before you install it.

Edited February 21, 2015 by pmureika

[jcarter1885 995]

Tell them to properly charge it and if you dont trust them, then cough up the pennies and buy your own charger.

[slim142 9]

I thought about buying the charger, but buying something for a one time, single use at that price does not seem very reasonable to me. Opinions?

[jcarter1885 995]

Id rather be prepared then assed out as you currently are. If you buy another xs battery or ever need to charge a battery then you wil have one. Why buy an XS Power battery knowing it needs to be charged? Why not get another brand of batteries? If your in audio then a battery charger is a no brainer but everyone dont think the same. If you cant justify it then dont buy it, it's your money to spend not ours.

[scottiej 5]

If you just bought it, and the voltage is above 12.7V, you don't need to charge it or buy a charger.