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CopilotCompanio
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Dec 15, 2017

Quick Vote: Battery Reservoir Cover Caps -- On or Off?

Placed my 12 volt battery on a trickle charger in the garage today. Friend insisted the caps that cover the water reserviors should be opened to avoid a build up of gases that would lead to an explos...
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CopilotCompanio
Explorer
Dec 15, 2017
Thanks to everyone who replied. As usual, your responses were swift and informative. I meandered down there this morning to replace the caps and disconnect the battery from the trickle charger. Will buy a "tender" later today.

Thanks, again,

/CC

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