New dual 6v's. Need some advice plz
So I just picked up two Interstate GC2 6v's from Costco for $94 ea. The sticker states 210Ah@ 20hrs. I dont plan on using them for about another month so I will just store them inside so they dont f...
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garyemunson wrote:
Distilled water "eventually"??? Get it now. People have gotten spoiled the last 40 years or so with maintenance free batteries. 6 volt golf cart batteries need frequent re-watering. You might want to consider the watering systems they sell, especially if the batteries are in a location where looking in the top isn't easy.
My 6V batteries get the water topped off once a year whether they need it or not. Generally it's closer to the "not" side of things, a few tablespoons or maybe an eighth of an inch per cell. Granted, that's with a PD converter that does a good job of not causing excessive loss by electrolysis (or "boiling," though it's not boiling in the physical sense).
I have not done so, as I don't see any need with my setup, but floating a little bit of mineral oil on top of the electrolyte will cut losses due to evaporation quite a bit (but not due to electrolysis).
