Can a water-soaked battery still be charged?
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A water-soaked battery can still be charged, but it requires drying treatment. Here are the relevant details: Precautions: If the battery has been soaked in water overnight without being disassembled and dried, and only left for 24 hours, it is best not to use it. After being soaked, the insulation decreases, and the risk of leakage increases, making it very prone to breakdown and damage. It is safest to disassemble the charger, dry it with a hair dryer, and then use it. Adding water to the battery: After adding water to a car battery, it should be left to stand for about 1 hour before charging. This is to ensure that the added water fully mixes with the original battery fluid (dilute sulfuric acid). Only after the newly added water and the original battery fluid are completely integrated should the battery be charged to ensure charging quality.