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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 16, 2017
No, it's for my travel trailer. A single 12-volt battery. In his defense, he called tonight to ask about coming by to make sure it hadn't "boiled over". I had to confess I'd bought a battery tender. Saw no reason to school him on the subject. I think he was just trying to help?

Thanks for all the input. You guys are lifesavers.

/CC

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