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Battery Care, Continued:
Self-Discharge
Dirty batteries can provide a path for a small current draw that can slowly discharge batteries, thus wasting
valuable energy. To prevent self-discharge, batteries should always be kept clean.
Hot weather also has an effect on a battery’s self-discharge rate. The higher the temperature, the quicker a
set of batteries will discharge. In hotter climates, therefore, batteries should be checked more often. When
storing batteries, keep in a cool place (See Battery Storage, page 22-17).
Water Level
Add water only after charging unless the water is below the level of the plates. If the water level is below the
level of the plates, add just enough water to cover the plates and then charge the batteries. After charging, fill
with water to the level indicator. Filling a battery to the level indicator before charging will result in overfilling
because the electrolyte level will rise during charging and some of the electrolyte may bubble out of the cap.
This reduces its capacity and corrodes the metal parts around it.
The water level should be checked weekly to be sure water is at its proper level (Figure 22-7). Never allow
the water level to fall below the tops of the plates because this will cause the exposed part of the plate to
become permanently inactive. The use of a battery watering gun is suggested for adding water. Check the
water level more frequently in hot weather or when batteries become old.
Mineral Content
For the longest battery life, distilled water should be used in batteries. However, if tap water is going to be
used, be sure the mineral contents are below these levels:
• DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY ACID FROM BATTERY CAPS OR HYDROMETER TO DRIP ONTO
THE FRONT OR REAR BODY OF THE VEHICLE. BATTERY ACID WILL CAUSE PERMANENT
BLEMISHES. WASH OFF IMMEDIATELY.
FIGURE 22-7
IMPURITY
ALLOWABLE CONTENT
IN PARTS PER MILLION
Suspended Matter
Trace
Total Solids
100.00
Calcium and Magnesium Oxides
40.0
CAUTION
WATER LEVEL
AT LEAST 1/2"
ABOVE PLATES
OR TO LEVEL
INDICATOR
PLATES
BATTERY
CAP
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