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Re: House Batteries

Reply #25
All maintenance free batteries have the same type of cover that can be removed.
Objection!  This statement is a inaccurate generalization.

ALL "maintenance free" batteries DO NOT have the same type of cover that can be removed.

SOME "maintenance free" (SLA) batteries DO have caps/covers that can be removed.

SOME "maintenance free" (AGM & GEL) batteries DO NOT have ANY kind of cap or cover that can be removed without destroying the case (see photo below).

SOME "maintenance free" (VRLA) batteries have valves on the top that LOOK like "filler" caps but are NOT designed to be removable.

ANY "maintenance free" battery can be opened in SOME way by applying sufficient brute force...

Many YouTube videos show how to REMOVE the caps/covers on "maintenance free" (SLA) batteries to allow restoration of function.

Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) – Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) vs Gel – BatteryGuy.com...

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: House Batteries

Reply #26
Chuck, I've always tried to stand for truth, justice and the American Way.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: House Batteries

Reply #27
It's time for breakfast............or a nap.  :sleepy:

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: House Batteries

Reply #28
Entertaining and informative read!
Frank & Connie Williams
1999 U320 '36
Build: 5466
MC: 18335

Re: House Batteries

Reply #29
"They do make "automatic watering systems" for conventional flooded batteries that might make the task easier.  I have no experience with them, hence no opinion."

Studied the watering systems from flow-rite.com, decided to go with AGM.
Frank & Connie Williams
1999 U320 '36
Build: 5466
MC: 18335

Re: House Batteries

Reply #30
My' 81 has the automatic watering system, love it.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
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