On 2010-07-27, Tony wrote:

The question! He filled it with acid then I slow charged it. Can I
preserve the new battery by emptying the acid then letting it dry?

Yes.

Emptying the acid will stop the chemical reaction and preserve both
the acid and the battery plates. Make sure you have a good bottle for
the acid and after a couple days of drying out, seal the battery
chambers (perhaps upside down) to prevent critters from taking up
residency.

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