Gassing
Do flooded wet cell batteries only produce gas when being charged? Can they be charged outdoors and then placed inside a camper for use powering fans, etc. safely?
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They seem to be selling a lot of sealed Wet batts for car engines these days, and they see lots of 14.6v before dropping to running voltage closer to 14/13.8ish.
I got a second hand refurbished whatever Interstate M24 recently that is sealed. AFAIK that is a Marine/RV sort of "deep cycle". I don't know if it has a different chemistry from the normal capped version like Mex is talking about.
I did do an Equalize on it once I got it home to make sure it was as good as it can be. No hydrometer to confirm. It did a few hours at 15.7 on the Vector's E and did not blow up or anything. If it did gas I have no way to know if it needs water.
Not sure I like this sealed Wet business. Seems like it has the disadvantages of an AGM without the benefits. :( Of course the sealed Wet is half the price of the AGM.
I got a second hand refurbished whatever Interstate M24 recently that is sealed. AFAIK that is a Marine/RV sort of "deep cycle". I don't know if it has a different chemistry from the normal capped version like Mex is talking about.
I did do an Equalize on it once I got it home to make sure it was as good as it can be. No hydrometer to confirm. It did a few hours at 15.7 on the Vector's E and did not blow up or anything. If it did gas I have no way to know if it needs water.
Not sure I like this sealed Wet business. Seems like it has the disadvantages of an AGM without the benefits. :( Of course the sealed Wet is half the price of the AGM.
