New battery

Craig45 · Feb 24, 2017

Just bought a new battery for the a today. The electrolyte in the cells is just above the plates. Should I fill it up with distiller water to the full mark? Don't know if,it was under serviced or if that's the way they come.

guido · Feb 24, 2017

Hello craig45,

Charge the battery first as the electrolyte level may change. Then you can top off with distilled water as needed,

Guido.

Steve@Advance · Feb 24, 2017

I would put it into service first, let it come up to full charge like Guido said.

As long as the plates are covered it will be OK. I have found on tractors, off road, marine, anything that gets a lot of vibration or pounding, that leaving the level a little low helps keep the top of the battery dry and cleaner, less cable corrosion.

pinball · Feb 24, 2017

I have always thought water should always be above those plates. seems as though walmarts batteries more so than others. not sure why. I have seen that before. I always fill them up with distilled water then charge the battery. I also have found out that if you put an automatic charger on them the batteries will last a lot longer. especially in an unheated place. People rend to forget about there batteries in the winter because they don't use there tractors much. batteries aren't cheap anymore.

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