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Martin

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Make sure the terminals and clamps are clean and bright (you can buy a combination inside-and-out wire brush made just for this for about $3). I've always had good luck with Vaseline, and, as said, forget the felt washers and caps and so forth - all they do is retain moisture and accelerate the corrosion. There are several brands of battery terminal gel or spray sold which cover the terminals and prevent corrosion - they all seem to do a good job. I'm also starting to see bronze terminal clamps for sale in auto-parts stores, and this should help with the dissimilar-metals part of the problem, since the junction between lead and copper is at the post surface and not inside the crimp/clamp connection.

Bottom line, keep the top of the battery clean and dry, don't overfill it, keep the caps tight and the terminals clean and bright, and most of your troubles will go away.

llater,

llamas

Another very effective way to reduce corrosion is to CLEAN it periodically by rinsing it with clear water using a bucket or hose without a nozzle. Don't use a hard spray - that splatters corrosive material and liquid all kinds of places that cannot be seen or cleaned properly. While it is wet, brush off the accumulation of dirt/dust from the battery top. This dirt/dust holds liquid leaking from the cell caps and keeps the corrosion reaction going. A stiff bristled, parts washing brush works well. Do NOT use a wire brush. You will be inviting some interesting fire works and possible battery explosion.

Elvy