marine battery/sump pump problem
#5
About 4 years ago, I dug a sump hole in my basement and installed a complete system...new sump pump, new battery operated backup with a Powerstride dual purpose marine battery (maintenance free) and a new Battery Tender Jr. trickle charger.

Everything has been running great till today. While I was in the basement, I heard the low battery chirp go off. Trickle charger seems to be working (shows that its charging), but battery is not charging.

How do I know if the battery needs to be replaced, or if its another issue?

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roger901
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#6
That four year old battery has a two year warranty so it's a good place to start your diagnostics. Most auto parts stores test batteries for free and they also collect used batteries that are no longer serviceable. I use the Basement Watchdog battery for my application and top off the water every 3-4 months as needed. I have had several of this brand last me eight years before failure.
Any free advice given is worth double price paid.
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#7
That battery is toast. Take my word for it.
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#8
My charger has an option for recharging (or resomething) for a bad battery - won't take a full charge. I've never tried it but that might be a possibility on yours?
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