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Posted by JayWalt on October 16, 2006 at 08:42:05 from (24.223.138.48):
In Reply to: Re: adding water to battery posted by Bronson on October 16, 2006 at 08:10:33:
Moreover, these minerals can cause a ph change, they can interact with the lead plates, it just plain wreaks havoc on batteries. If you notice your batteries need water and it is below the plates, your battery is probably on a downward spiral. There is a small tube that comes down from the hole, add water ONLY until they reach the tube, until you can see the meniscis (sp?)(the clinging to the tube walls). ONLY add DISTILLED water to batteries. Never add acid. If acid is needed, the plates are most likely toasted (sulfated) as well. The reason you add water to batteries, is because when you charge the batteries fast (typical with the older charging systems), the water is slowly boiled away. The acid remains, so there is never a need to add acid. The acid dissapates when it sulfates the lead plates, which is when your batteries dont hold a charge. Remember, ALWAYS DISTILLED water. It's not worth ruining a $60 battery for a $0.60 gallon of water that will maintain at least 5 battries for their life.
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