In article ,
Martin Brown wrote:
If the battery has been discharged to below half its nominal terminal
voltage for extended periods it is probably scrap metal anyway.

Yes. The essence it to recharge a 'flat' lead acid as soon as possible.
And of course before it gets too low. Given the high price of a new one,
and how long they can last when looked after, makes sense to treat them
kindly.

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