How Do You Know When Your Rose Is Fully Charged? Top Answer Update

This article was co-authored by Emily Christensen and wikiHow contributor Hannah Madden. Emily Christensen is a Shamanic Spiritual Advisor, Reiki Master and the Founder of Rainbow Raaja based in Southern California and now King County, Washington. Emily has over six years experience as a massage therapist and in the use of tarot cards, crystal therapy, lightwork (reiki, light codes, energy therapy) and shamanic healing. She received a Reiki Masters degree from the Hands on Healing Institute. Emily is also a certified physical therapist from the California Massage Therapy Council and an ordained shamanic minister from Universal Life Church. This article has been viewed 36,019 times.

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To activate a rose quartz crystal, first rinse the crystal with clean water to remove any surface dirt. Then smear your crystal with sage or soak it in salt water overnight for a spiritual cleansing that removes negative energy and opens the crystal to receive positive energy. If you’ve had your crystal for a while or just feel like it needs a deep cleaning, you can bury it in the ground and leave it overnight. Be sure to give the crystal a quick rinse after digging it up to remove any surface dirt. Next, leave the crystal out overnight so it can bathe in the moonlight and absorb the moon’s energy. This is called loading the crystal. If you want to charge your crystal with more energy, leave it outside during a thunderstorm. Once the crystal is cleansed and charged, hold it in your hand and state your intent to activate the quartz for a specific purpose. Since rose quartz is associated with love, relationships, and healing, you might say something like, “I am a magnet for love. I welcome the love in my heart” or “I will learn to love myself”. Always keep the activated rose quartz close by and carry it with you when you leave the house.

The artistic talents of illustrator, inventor and suffragist Rose Cecil O’Neill sparked a worldwide craze in the early 1900s when she transformed one of her most popular hand-drawn characters into a three-dimensional toy. This toy is none other than the instantly recognizable Kewpie doll. The doll and merchandise bearing her likeness remain collectible to this day.

Born on June 25, 1874 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, O’Neill was one of six children born to William and Asenath O’Neill, who moved the family to Battle Creek, Nebraska in 1876. Rose loved to draw as a child and had an early professional start when, at age 14, she entered and won an art competition sponsored by the Omaha World Herald. She was almost immediately invited to illustrate magazine and newspaper articles. During her teenage years she worked professionally, illustrating “Arabian Nights” for a magazine called The Great Divide, and she began illustrating a novel she wrote herself, “Callista”, which was the name of one of her siblings.

In 1893 she traveled to New York to see the World’s Fair, where she got her first glimpses of modern art. She thought she might be ready to pursue a career as a novelist, but others encouraged her to pursue her education. So she entered the Convent of the Sisters of St. Regis in New York City. For three years she honed her drawing technique there and won a number of high profile clients including Harper’s Weekly, Bazaar, Truth and Collier’s Weekly.

Meanwhile, her parents and siblings once again moved to a country home in the Ozarks region of Missouri. With her earnings, Rose was able to help build a larger home for the family, which became the O’Neills’ beloved Bonnie Brook homestead.

Rose O’Neill continued to work in New York, building on her client base. Over the years her drawings have appeared in the most popular magazines of the time including Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Life, Puck and many others. She married Gray Lathan in 1896 (whom she divorced in 1901) and began using the O’Neill Lathan signature on her works. At the time, the field was male-dominated, which benefited her career a bit. She also illustrated a large number of books written by authors such as Parker Fillmore and Harry Leon Wilson, Puck’s literary editor, to whom she was married from 1902 to 1908.

According to O’Neill, the angelic looking characters that Kewpie doll was based on came to her in a dream. She began including these chubby, childish “elves” in the background of many of her drawings. When the editor of Ladies Home Journal asked her to do a series of illustrations of just these creatures, she did so for the publication, which planned to write verse to accompany them so they would have their very own story. So the “Kewpies”, who did good deeds for normal people, became independent.

The characters and their stories appeared in Woman’s Home Companion and Good Housekeeping, as well as in cartoons and books, and later as paper dolls. They became an instant hit with children and adults alike. O’Neill’s The Kewpies, Their Book was published in 1910.

Inevitably, children soon expressed their desire to have a real Kewpie to hold and play with. O’Neill moved to Europe from 1911 to 1914, and while attending art school in Paris she began working on plans to mold the Kewpie into a doll. This was a challenge for her with her limited experience in sculpting, but with the help of fellow students and others, she managed to create a statuette to use as a mold. A German factory agreed to make the dolls from bisque porcelain. The dolls hit the international market in 1912 with incredible success. O’Neill received a patent for the doll in 1913.

The Kewpies were later made in Belgium, France and the United States after the outbreak of World War II. Meanwhile, merchandising for the dolls exploded and O’Neill continued to publish Kewpie books while others made Kewpie dishes, calendars, and other household items. O’Neill reportedly made at least $1.5 million from the Kewpie franchise, which equates to at least $15 million today. O’Neill lived lavishly with her fortune, buying homes in Connecticut, the Isle of Capris, and Greenwich Village, New York. She also continued to illustrate and write novels. Her first novel, The Loves of Edwy, was published in 1904 when she was just 19 years old. She wrote Lady in the White Vail, a book of poetry in 1909, Master Mistress in 1922, Garda in 1929 and The Goblin Woman in 1930.

She also continued to visit Europe regularly and in 1921 held her own art exhibition in Paris at the Devambez Gallery. In the United States, she began holding saloons at her Greenwich Village apartment and became a vocal supporter of women’s suffrage. In addition, she created other characters that became toys, including Scootles doll in 1925 and Ho-Ho doll in 1940.

She returned to Bonnie Brook in 1937 and spent the rest of her years there. O’Neill died on April 6, 1944, shortly after she finished her memoir.

Maximizing battery life

The battery is the most important piece of equipment in your vehicle. Your vehicle might be from a reputable manufacturer, well maintained, with a full tank of fuel and brand new tires – but if you have a dead battery you’re going nowhere.

The majority of lead-acid automotive batteries today are classified as “maintenance free,” but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do to extend their life.

If you’re looking to extend the life of your battery, there are a few simple things you can do at home. As a general rule, the following items should be checked once a month to maintain optimal performance, or at least every three months.

1. Check the voltage

12.6V volts or more – Your battery is fine and fully charged. No further action is required.

– Your battery is fine and fully charged. No further action is required. 12.5 volts – Your battery is in a healthy state of charge, but we recommend checking it again within a few days to ensure the voltage has not dropped further.

– Your battery is in a healthy state of charge, but we recommend checking it again within a few days to ensure the voltage has not dropped further. 12.1 – 12.4 volts – Your battery is partially discharged and should be recharged as soon as possible using a suitable battery charger. Your battery life will be moderately affected if left in this voltage range for a long time.

– Your battery is partially discharged and should be recharged as soon as possible using a suitable battery charger. The life of your battery when left in this voltage range for a long time. 12.0 volts or less – At 12.0 volts, your battery is considered completely discharged or “empty” and should be recharged as soon as possible. Your battery life will be severely impacted if left in this voltage range for a long time. NOTE: After a full charge, we strongly recommend visiting your local Century dealer for a free battery check . This check will help determine if there is a fault with your vehicle’s battery or charging system.

– At 12.0 volts, your battery is considered fully discharged or “empty” and should be recharged as soon as possible. The life of your battery when left in this voltage range for a long time.

2. Check the electrolyte level

3. Charge your battery every 3 months

The voltage your battery is maintained at plays an important role in determining the overall life you can get out of it. For example, a battery that is always fully charged will last much longer than one that has been undercharged or kept at a reduced voltage. To check the voltage you will need a voltmeter, which you can purchase cheaply at most major auto parts stores. Check the voltage of your battery with the voltmeter to determine how to proceed. For serviceable batteries, remove the vent plugs and ensure the electrolyte level covers the lead acid battery plates in all 6 cells. If the plates are exposed in a particular cell, top up with distilled water immediately. With maintenance-free battery types, the charge level indicator can be used to determine the water level in the battery. When the battery status indicator recommends “replace battery”, it is important to visit an authorized Century dealer for further testing and evaluation. If the electrolyte level is too low and the lead plates are exposed, the battery must be replaced to avoid the risk of internal explosion. To maximize battery life, we recommend charging the batteries every 3 months with a suitable battery charger to maintain peak performance. Even if your battery is fully charged, using an appropriate multi-stage battery charger is beneficial to the overall health of your battery.

4. Keep the battery clean

Cleaning your lead-acid battery is an easy way to extend its life. Make sure the top of the battery is clean and the terminals are free of corrosion. It’s a little-known fact that a dirty battery can discharge itself through the dirt between the binding posts, shortening its lifespan.

A light coat of high temperature grease can also be applied to posts and wire connections for added protection.

NOTE: For rarely driven show cars/vehicles

may not be long enough to replace charge lost by starting the engine

The voltage of a lead-acid battery will slowly decrease over time, especially in vehicles that are not used often. Parasitic discharge from the vehicle can also accelerate voltage loss. Because of this, batteries fitted to rarely driven cars or vehicles may need to be checked more frequently to ensure the voltage does not drop below 12.5 volts – the point at which accelerated battery wear occurs. Regularly check the state of charge or the voltage of the battery. If the voltage drops below 12.5V, charge the battery. Occasionally start the vehicle and let the engine idle for 15 minutes. In situations where the vehicle is stored for an extended period, a battery maintenance/tender device must be connected to ensure the battery remains healthy and fully charged.

Your vehicle’s battery is its lifeline. You’re not going anywhere without a working battery. This means you should check your battery’s charge level regularly to ensure it has enough juice for the next few months. Today we are going to show you an easy way to test your battery voltage.

Fortunately, this is a relatively easy task. If you have the right tools for the job, there’s no reason you can’t do it all yourself.

Before we start

Is the alternator or the battery to blame?

If you’re noticing some power issues and are concerned about the prospect of a dying battery, you should first run a few tests to determine if the problem is with the battery or the charging system (the alternator) before attempting one spend good loose change on something you don’t need.

What is an alternator you ask?

The alternator converts the engine’s energy into AC power for the battery, which powers the vehicle’s electrical systems. So if it seems like your battery isn’t working, this is where you should look first.

You can check the condition of your alternator in several ways:

After starting your vehicle, turn on your headlights. If you notice that the lights are a bit dim, that could be an indication that the lights are mainly powered by the battery. In such a case, it means that the alternator is producing little or no charge. With your headlights on, try to rev the engine. If your lights are brighter during revs, it may mean your alternator is producing some current, but not enough at idle to maintain a sufficiently charged battery. On the other hand, if the brightness of the headlights does not change, then most likely your alternator is working properly. If your interior lights gradually dim while driving, your alternator is probably to blame. If you remember hearing a slight growl coming from your vehicle before things started to deteriorate, it may be an indication that the alternator is deteriorating.

Note: If you do not experience any of these symptoms, you should check the voltage of your battery.

Here are a few ways you can test your battery voltage yourself.

How to test your battery voltage with a voltmeter

A simple way to check your battery’s voltage is to use a voltmeter, which measures the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit (in simple terms, voltage). We recommend that you go for a digital voltmeter as they are much easier to use.

For the most accurate readings, perform this test 12 hours after you park your vehicle to allow any surface charges to dissipate.

Make sure your vehicle is turned off. Remove the battery positive terminal cover. Check the connector for corrosion and clean if necessary. You should then connect the positive lead of your voltmeter to the positive lead of your battery. After that, connect the negative voltmeter lead to the negative battery post, following the same steps you did for the positive end. Now you can check the voltmeter readings. Check the reading. A fully charged battery will normally show a voltmeter reading of around 12.6 to 12.8 volts. If your voltmeter shows a voltage between 12.4 and 12.8, it means your battery is in good condition. Any voltage above 12.9 volts is a good indicator that your battery is over-voltage. If this is the case, turn on the high beams to dissipate the excessive voltage surface charge. (Overcharging could also mean that your alternator is responsible for an overcharged battery.) Charge your battery if the voltmeter shows a voltage below 12.4. However, if your voltmeter reads anything below 12.2 volts, you should consider “trickle charging” your battery. This essentially means you would be charging your battery much more slowly, which allows you to avoid the risk of applying an excessive charge current rate that could cause a lot of excessive heat and outgassing (and in extreme cases, explosions).

How to do the engine cranking method

Don’t throw away your voltmeter, you will need it for this test. Also, if you don’t have a remote starter, sit in the driver’s seat while watching the voltmeter readings.

To check your car battery voltage using the “crank” method, connect the voltmeter to your battery by following the steps outlined above. Next, have a friend crank the engine for a few seconds while you keep an eye on the voltmeter. (By “cranking” we mean starting your vehicle to power the engine with an external force such as a remote starter (no key)). The name comes from the olden days when a literal metal crank was needed to manually start a motor.) Should the voltage go below 9.6 volts, it means the battery has sulphated and is no longer holding or accepting a charge.

If you wish you can take this test a little further by disabling the ignition or injection to prevent your engine from starting. This allows you to crank the engine a little longer, but we recommend not cranking for more than 15 seconds. If your battery is properly charged, the voltmeter should show that it is holding a voltage of 9.6 volts or higher.

other methods

These are just two ways to measure your battery’s voltage, but they are among the simplest and least expensive methods.

If you’re still not sure how things are done, or if you don’t dare to do it yourself, remember you can always book your vehicle for a service check at your local Go Auto location , we would appreciate help!

Need to charge your 12 volt battery?

How should you proceed and what is the exact procedure?

How long does it take to fully charge?

Charging batteries might seem pretty easy, but there are some interesting facts you might want to know beforehand.

In electrical terms, volt is the electrical pressure flowing through a cable or wire. In this case the pressure would be 12 VOLT. Ampere is the unit used to measure the current required to charge a device. This was the A rating found on your battery charger. It can be 1A, 2A, 10A, etc.

If you multiply these two things, volts + amps, you get wattage. The wattage is your actual electrical power consumption.

sooooo. How exactly do you charge a 12 volt battery?

Connect your 12 volt battery to the battery charger by connecting the BLACK negative lead from your charger to the negative post on the 12 volt battery. Be sure to use the clips or clamps to connect securely to the terminal. The negative pole is usually marked with “-“. You must also connect the positive lead of your charger to the RED positive lead of the battery. You will find the “+” sign on the positive pole.

Leave your charger on for as long as you like. This will not damage your battery. Check the battery charger indicator to see when your battery is fully charged. Disconnect the cables and now your battery is ready to go.

If you are looking for a quality charger, this Schumacher SC1281 100Amp 30Amp 6V/12V Fully Automatic Smart Battery Charger is simply one of the best out there that will last a lifetime.

How long does it take to charge a battery?

The more your battery is discharged, the longer it takes to fully charge it. Yes, batteries need time to charge. It could take hours. A 12 volt battery can take up to 12-24 hours to fully charge. When charging your battery, remember that if it gets too hot while charging, you must stop charging. It shouldn’t get too hot above 125 Fahrenheit.

Ideally, slow charging your batteries is the best option. Of course, the rate will vary depending on the type of battery you’re charging and its capacity. For example, charging a 12-volt car battery takes a while. In fact, fast charging is not recommended for this type of battery. 10 amps is the recommended amperage. This is a slow charge. 20 amps charge quickly. Repeated fast charging could overcharge your battery. This could reduce battery life over time.

To determine how long it takes to charge your battery, you need to know your battery’s reserve capacity and your charger’s output charge current. A 100ah battery charged with a 10A charger will be fully charged in 10 hours.

How do you know if your battery has been charged?

The answer may be simple and at the same time not so simple.

However, the simplest method would require you to use a voltmeter to measure the positive and negative terminals. You must leave the battery alone for at least a few hours after charging. For a 12 volt battery, the voltage reading between these two terminals should be between 11 and 13 volts – the closer the reading is to 13 volts, the closer the battery is being charged.

To be more specific, you can also install a digital current-voltage energy meter with LCD display in your 12-volt battery system and get real-time data on your battery voltage.