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CVD
Explorer
Oct 01, 2013

Disconnect Solar Before Checking Battery Levels?

I just installed a 140w solar panel and 10a PWM controller. I thought about it, but did not install an on/off switch anywhere in the “system”. The solar panel is connected directly to/from the contr...
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2oldman
Explorer II
Oct 01, 2013
I try to check water levels with a dip stick.. anything except my eyes. The rubber tube on the hydrometer works well as long as you wipe it dry each time.

Electrolyte can bubble when you add water. I've never experienced battery acid in my eyes but I doubt it's any fun.
Tom_M wrote:
An easier way would be to do it at night.
I like that.

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