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Old 01-22-2010, 09:04 AM   #1
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Charging an installed battery

I usually charge batteries when they are uninstalled (typically my riding mower battery over the winter); but is it OK to charge a car battery when it is installed in the car? One of my car's batteries was drained by an interior light that was left on, and I'm thinking of trickle-charging the battery while it is still in the car.
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Old 01-22-2010, 09:05 AM   #2
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is it OK to charge a car battery when it is installed in the car?
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Old 01-22-2010, 09:40 AM   #3
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Yes. You can use a regular charger too.
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Old 01-22-2010, 12:01 PM   #4
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Or you can just jump it and let it charge itself. You will not want to shut the car off for at least a few minutes so take a drive or let it idle.
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