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Lead acid battery frozen

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I bought a new battery for my wife's sled last year. I go to start it today and nothing happens. I pull the battery and it looks frozen. No liquid in the cells. What gives?
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#4 ·
Kind of confused by your description. Is it frozen or are the cells dry?
If frozen be careful when it thaws, the case can be cracked and leak the electrolyte. Never charge a frozen battery.
If the cells are just dry, top them off with distilled water and charge it.

Most likely that battery is shot. I have never seen one have a useful life after freezing.
 
#7 ·
Did you store it over the summer sitting on a concrete floor. That will kill it for sure.
 
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