Honda 3000 Battery Type
Is the Honda 3000 battery maintenance free or does it require water added if needed?
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nevadanick wrote:
I know you workmfor Honda but farther back than 4 years ago the battery would be sealed. I serviced a many of em as we sold them and the acid pack was was foil sealed and turned over and pushed onto the battery and the cap strip was then installed and was considered permanent. Yes if they had screw caps then you could and should check them but i don't remember one like that for along time.
You are correct. There were some EU3000is batteries shipped dry, and after the electrolyte was added, the permanent strips were used to seal them forever. Probably they were the last type used before Honda switched over to the factory sealed AGM type. FYI, so far, they have had good service with them. From what I can tell, the AGM style is a better overall battery than the traditional cap-cell type that requires inspection and service.
-Robert@Honda
Caveat: I work for Honda, but the preceding is my opinion alone.
