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Explorer

Mar 20, 2020

BATTERY WATER?????

HELLO, of course I always used distilled water in all my batteries. But now with this virus in my area there is NO WATER, NOT EVEN DISTILLED>>> So my batteries are in need of some water... Is it ok to use the drinking water that we get from those 25 cent machines. I would think its better than our water he in AZ from the faucet ... I also have a reverse osmosis water system in the house.... so before I add anything I am looking for any suggestions as to what is better to use or does anyone have any other ideas???
As usually thank you all again for any ideas.....

53 Replies

joelyn
Explorer
Mar 20, 2020
ScottG wrote:
Unless the plates are exposed, I would avoid using normal water at all costs.

They are for 2 golf carts, that I have. 6 volt batteries total of 13 batteries and 2 of them are just beginning to to show the tops of the plates in 2 different cells... not really completely showing yet but the way it looks here not sure when I will see distilled water again unless I get lucky. So just want to be ready with something just in case...THANKS
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Mar 20, 2020
Borrow some distilled water from a neighbor. In the future adopt my method of only purchasing distilled water for use in the RV....drinking, batteries etc. Everything except the fresh water tank. Wish I was near you..l’ve got 3 1/2 gallons onboard.
ScottG
Nomad
Mar 20, 2020
Unless the plates are exposed, I would avoid using normal water at all costs.