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profdant139
Explorer II
Nov 28, 2020

Check water level on new battery! And screw-on lids??

Just got two new batteries today from NAPA -- brought them home and checked the water. Each cell needed about two ounces of distilled water. I'm guessing that they ship them with low water so that...
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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Nov 29, 2020
Temperature is a factor. Thicker plates is a factor. Denser plates is a factor. Plate alloys are a factor. Envelope separators are a factor. Bean counters running the zoo are a factor. Denser gravity and higher temperatures also greatly speed up sulfation.

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