Time to replace batteries. How?
I have a four battery bank that is charged by a Xantrex PS2000 pure sine wave inverter charger. I have 4 12v large deep cycle batteries bought at Sam's Club. I think you call them 31 size (not sure bu...
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FIRST ALWAYS FIRST BEFORE STEP NUMBER 2
- WEAR SAFETY GOOGLES AND GLOVES!
- Take at least four images of batteries with cable wiring intact
- Disconnect negative cable ends, one by one and wrap with black electrical tape for ID and shorting proofing
- Disconnect positive cables one by one and use masking tape on the metal for ID and shorting proofing
- The best lifting device I have used is a lever clamping assembly with grip pads and bicycle handlebar lifting grip
- I have made lift ropes by squeezing on cable lug ends that were first dipped in GOOP®
- Protect your spinal discs while lifting DO NOT SWIVEL your back while lifting
- Before placing first new battery review your images to get placement orientation correct
- When all batteries have been replaced recheck your images before connecting cables - you will not get a second chance
- Then smear a healthy dose of silicone dielectric grease on all shined-up metal surfaces, battery posts and lugs
- All electrical metal should gleam like new
- Smear a gob of dielectric grease on hold-down studs and nuts
- Take your time! A reversed polarity mistake can cost a fortune
