Chasing the green monster away
I swapped out a battery for a new one. The old one is fine, but I needed an extra Deep Cell battery, so I figure I'd put the new one on my trailer. For some reason, it would not work. Then I saw th...
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That's good information Mex.
You commented on this several years ago. At that time I was having terminal corrosion issues on my truck battery. I didn't realize a quality battery would leak between the plastic case and lead post. I sealed around the posts using Dow Corning 732 silicone adhesive and problem solved. Now sealing around the posts is part of installing a new battery in our car and truck.
For some reason I don't have the same issue with my boat and camper batteries so I don't bother sealing them.
Thanks
You commented on this several years ago. At that time I was having terminal corrosion issues on my truck battery. I didn't realize a quality battery would leak between the plastic case and lead post. I sealed around the posts using Dow Corning 732 silicone adhesive and problem solved. Now sealing around the posts is part of installing a new battery in our car and truck.
For some reason I don't have the same issue with my boat and camper batteries so I don't bother sealing them.
Thanks
