Battery question

[Bob Dingley]

I was grubbing through my shop today and found a "new" Gill G35 lead acid battery. The acid container (still full) was sitting next to it. Acid was never added. About ten years ago, My Beech was in my T-hangar when a hurricane came through. Tore up half the airport, and all of the south facing hangars. Mine was facing south. Total write off. Bless Avemco for coming through. A week latter, this new battery was delivered and was stuffed into the shop. My question is: Is this battery still good? I have an Odessey in my current project and don't need this Gill. Or does this go to the recycle pile?Bob

[martymayes]

My question is: Is this battery still good?

It's still good.

[skyfixer8]

Batteries are shipped dry charged. As long as no acid was added, will still be good to go. If acid has never been open, it last a long time. check to see if there is a "use by" date on it.Bill l

[Bob Dingley]

Thank you gentlemen.