Tops of batteries are wet
Hi folks - I've got a question on how to troubleshoot my battery problem. I've got 2 6 volt batteries wired correctly and a Progressive Dynamics 4600 series converter with charge wizard. The batter...
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wilanddij wrote:
If you want to eliminate the mist out of the battery cells when charging, put an ounce of mineral oil in each cell. They will still bubble, but the oil controls the fizz.
Agreed. I just did this for my passenger car last Dec. Used to have a lot of corrosion (no, it's not overcharging - just horrible vent design). Added a tablespoon to each cell and even today the top is spotless.
Just had to replace the battery in the wife's PT cruiser - all dirty, wet and corroded on top (same battery mfgr). New battery got mineral oil before installation. Hope for a repeat performance of cleanliness.
