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Battery woes
Jake:
Battery problems?
I used to suffer with those.
I dont anymore
Twin super power starting me every morning :wink:
8)
SteveGoodz:
--- Quote from: "Ralph" ---I have allways used tap water, sure its not much good for battery but have never had one EXPLODE as you say. Thats either scaremongering or limited knowledge.
--- End quote ---
Evilgoat is neither scaremongering or exhibiting limited knowledge. Quite the opposite, in fact.
Because of the open cell construction of most lead-acid batteries (and the sulphuric acid/water electrolyte used) overcharging can cause electrolysis to occur. This creates an oxygen/hydrogen gas mixture in the cavity above the cells. This mixture is explosive. Tap water lowers the voltage at which overcharging takes place (because of it's impurities) and increases the likelihood of this occurring.
sternyboy:
Where are you?
There's a good battery shop in Rainham, Kent. Battery Specialists South East 01634 262343.
May I suggest taking your battery to a specialist to test it. If they are as profesional as these people they will test it free of charge.
muddyjames:
I am near Northampton.
I may go and get it checked out as if it is a duff I will have to do a horrible milega eround trip to get another. :twisted:
Guardian.:
i have just fitted a nice BIG 1100amp batery in mine that will start a dead anything.
not sure if my little 45amp alternater is gonna keep it tip top though, as i have fair old bit of drain with all my lights on, and moniter, and sat nav, etc, etc.
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