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Battery Posts ... Keep clean ...

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Dutchman

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Was wondering if theres a trick on keeping battery post CLEAN ?? I clean the post on my Skid-loader last week .. and today it just clicked again ...

Is there something I can put on the post , to keep them clean ??

< Mark >
 
If there is room in the box go to the batteries with the stud on top they are a group 31 have both around 650CCA and 1100CCA sizes. Something about them I never have to clean them for years in tractors, semi, or pickup.They use a 3/8 size nut, that is the thread diameter.
 

Lay a penny on top of the battery. Will draw the corrosion to it. little oil or grease to keep air from getting to the post helps also.

Dave
 
I second the grease. I smeared a abundant (can I use that word on here?) coating on the terminals of my 630 JD, and the batts were good for nine years. I also replaced the iffy generator with an alternator, so it deserves some credit too.

Paul
 
The army taught me to use grease. Now I use those red and green rings on the posts and use the corrosion spray they sell. Then I pour a layer of baking soda around the posts. A solution of baking soda and water cleans up the corrosion on battery posts and cables so I figure it can't hurt to pour some dry stuff on.
 
I put a dab of anti-seize compound on the post before installing the terminal. Unlike grease, it's conductive.

One thing to avoid like the plague are the replacement terminals that clamp on to the cable. Either replace the entire cable, or find a solder-type replacement terminal.
 
GB Electric use to make a product called Oxy-Guard available at electrical supply stores. Permatex sold a battery grease in a spray can available at auto supply places.
 
THANKS to ALL that respond .... I'll try the grease trick ... and I have use baking soda to clean them ..

THANKS again ... Mark
 
The corrosion is, of course, caused by acid seepage contacting the copper or steel. The lead doesn't corrode.
In my experience the most probable cause is over filling and/or over charging. When over filled the acid tends to seep past the post seals or through the vent caps. Over charging causes the electrolyte to expand and overflow. In automotive type systems you can’t do much about the overcharging but you can somewhat control the fill level. Check the battery often and tell any serviceman to leave it alone. They just love to get after things with jug of water.
The grease will aid in confining the acid away from the metal and the soda will neutralize any loose acid.
Two things to do; clean overflow now or corrosion later.
 
I have always used a battery spray or grease works just fine. Baking soda is good for cleaning the battery. Just don't get it inside the battery. Because it will clean it to death.
 
Ran a shop with about 50 battery operated fork trucks. Had various mechanics check batterys and add water and clean etc daily. Had a LOT of corrosion etc. Hired a sub contractor to do the job. In a week all corrosion etc was gone. He explained that most people overfill batterys. Just barely cover the cells and 95% of your problems will go away. Ed B in Oregon
 
Pour Coca Cola on the corroded posts. As you watch the Coke dissolve the corrosion, think about what it does to your stomach.

Anyway, then use vasaline on the posts and clamps.
 
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