Wet cell battery maintenance
I didn't find this in a quick search. I have a pair of 6V GC batteries. As I know the world is very different for everybody but roughly speaking ... 1. How often should I check the "water" leve...
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MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
It is sooooooooooo easy to check the inside of the cells during max charge rate and see just how vigorous (or not) bubbling is. Proper intensity of electrolyte bubbling does not mean a roiling boil. It means 2-3 small bubbles per second. Hydrogen and oxygen atoms produced by electrolysis not heat.
I checked the batteries last evening. Water was at proper level but only 1 of the 2 batteries was ever so slightly bubbling. Is it ok to have 1 and not the other doing this?
BTW: I have a pair pf 6V GC batteries wired in series like in the link. Sorry, I'd post a picture but couldn't figure it out quickly so the web link will have to do.
http://deepcyclebatterystore.com/convert-6-volt-batteries-dry-camping/
