Charging system issue

[junk301]

Well I've been having a charging issue lately.  I've searched through the forums and the consensus I've reached is that if the battery doesn't jump to 13.5-14.5 volts whilst revving the engine it means that the battery isn't receiving enough electricity from the alternator someway or another (problem with the stator or r/r issue)....

So my question is, is it possible at all that this could be due to the battery and that it is unable to reach 13.5 volts, possibly a failed cell? I let the acid/water level reach very low and I am worried that even after topping it off with distilled water that it's a goner.

I don't want to purchase a new battery for no reason and even if i did, would a faulty stator/rectifier end up wasting a new battery (was thinking motobatt as I'm sick of this acid batteries).

Thanks

Martin

[sledge]

Go and get the battery load tested by someone who knows what they are doing. If it passes look at the reg/rect. If it doesn't, get a new battery.

[Janx101]

^This! .. often you can get vehicle battery shop to load test your battery. .. they not all lying thieves! .. lol