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Battery problem

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Duke(WNY)

12-28-2003 15:36:12




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I have an Allis model C at my cabin in Pa. I go down there about once a month and there is always water (battery acid) on top of the battery, around the filler caps. I've tried disconnecting the cables, leaving the caps loose, tightening the caps, discharging the battery part way, charging it fully, still get the same results. Put this battery in last spring and it did this from the start. Anyone have any ideas?

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Gene Davis (GA.)

12-28-2003 18:03:43




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 Re: Battery problem in reply to Duke(WNY), 12-28-2003 15:36:12  
There is a very good post on battery problems on down this page.



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Gene Davis (GA.)

12-28-2003 17:49:11




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 Re: Battery problem in reply to Duke(WNY), 12-28-2003 15:36:12  
Some batteries seem to stay damp on top all the time. if it is acid, needs neutralizing. Also you should always charge a battery to the full specific gravity BEFORE filling it to at least 1/2 inch space from the bottom of filler hole. If filled before charging it will be overfull and possibly run out the top of the case. Also, the ideal water level may differ slightly on some batteries, and thermal expansion can cause some seepage of electrolyte. Some times the voltage regulator may be allowing overcharge when running and boil fluid out of battery,and collect in the caps and later drain onto case. Acid will soon eat all metal it touches. Gene Davis

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Duke(WNY)

12-29-2003 04:04:56




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 Re: Re: Battery problem in reply to Gene Davis (GA.), 12-28-2003 17:49:11  
I have let the water/acid level drop down to almost the top of the plates and am still getting water on top. Every month there is about a quarter of a teaspoon of water around each cap. Doesn't seem to be over charging, but next time I'll check the specific gravity after running it. Thanks



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