Posted by downsouth on March 11, 2012 at 17:37:06 from (64.12.116.74):
In Reply to: Tractor battery. posted by JayinNY on March 11, 2012 at 17:01:19:
I've probably had about as good of luck out of the WallyWorld batts than any of them, but I admit I tend to neglect them more than I should with the exception of the golf cart batteries. I check the water in them every few weeks and charge them as they deplete. I use it every day to go out and feed, so I try to keep up with it. This evening (about a half hour ago) I came back from feeding and decided to check the water. All cells had water, so I replaced the caps as usual and hooked up the charger. I normally leave the seat off so it vents, this time I was going to put the seat back on after setting the charger. Turned the charger on and turned around to grab the seat and BOOM. I'm so lucky I was a few feet away and not over the batts when it blew. Scared the you know what out of me, and my ears are still ringing. Found the cap about 40 feet away. First time I've had that happen, but have heard of it happening to many folks in the past. I guess it's time for a new set now......these were right at 4 1/2 years old and getting very weak. As you can see these are Exides (as you can see in the pics), but I'm sure it could have happened to any brand. . .
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