Posted by Steve@Advance on July 11, 2015 at 17:18:36 from (107.203.134.67):
In Reply to: Battery corrosion posted by B W in Mo on July 11, 2015 at 15:16:44:
I see two angles of attack.
Keep the area around the battery well protected with paint. Clean any corrosion away quickly, scrape, brush, blast down to bare metal and get some more paint on ASAP. Also keep the top of the battery clean by wiping with a paper towel or disposable rag. A dirty top battery is going to cause trouble, especially if there is a metal strap or frame hold down. Wet acid is conductive and will actually drain the battery.
Determine why acid is getting out of the battery. Is the battery healthy? A weak battery will boil acid out. If it has to be charged, jumped, or be brought back up by the alt/gen every time the engine is run, it will loose vapor and liquid that will attack metal. Also be sure the alt/gen is not over charging.
If the battery has a loose post, or if it is overfilled, it will leak out the top. I've found a battery used for off road or rough use will continually spill if the level is kept up to the "rings" under the caps. Best to let it seek it's own level, as long as the plates are covered.
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