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Flooded batteries need water. More importantly, watering must be done at the right time
and in the right amount or else the battery's performance and longevity suffers.
Water should always be added after fully charging the battery. Prior to charging, there
should be enough water to cover the plates. If the battery has been discharged (partially
or fully), the water level should also be above the plates. Keeping the water at the correct
level after a full charge will prevent having to worry about the water level at a different
state of charge.
Depending on the local climate, charging methods, application, etc. Trojan recommends
that batteries be checked once a month until you get a feel for how thirsty your batteries
are.
Important things to remember:
1. Do not let the plates get exposed to air. This will damage (corrode)
the plates.
2. Do not fill the water level in the filling well to the cap. This most likely
will cause the battery to overflow acid, consequently losing capacity
and causing a corrosive mess.
3. Do not use water with a high mineral content. Use distilled or
deionized water only.
CAUTION: The electrolyte is a solution of acid and water so skin contact should be
avoided.
Step by step watering procedure:
1. Open the vent caps and look inside the fill wells.
2. Check electrolyte level; the minimum level is at the top of the plates.
3. If necessary add just enough water to cover the plates at this time.
4. Put batteries on a complete charge before adding any additional
water (refer to the Charging section).
5. Once charging is completed, open the vent caps and look inside the
fill wells.
6. Add water until the electrolyte level is 1/8" below the bottom of the fill
well.
7. A piece of rubber can be used safely as a dipstick to help determine
this level.
8. Clean, replace, and tighten all vent caps.
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