[C320-list] Distilled water and levels

[warren updike]

The tube is usually split to make it easier to see the electrolyte. I never fill to the bottom of the split tube. That might be OK or an over-the-road vehicle; but, on a boat subject to healing, I like to have more leeway for the electrolyte to slosh around before it spills out.

Rick, re. your original message, it is not good (read bad,) to have the top of the plates inside the battery exposed.  If that is the case, there may have been some damage done. You might want to fully charge the batteries and then check the charge with a hygrometer as that is the best way to tell if they have a full charge. If the difference between any two cells differ by more than 0.030, you should think about replacing it.

A good reference is Nigel Calder's book, "Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual; How to maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems."

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay




-----Original Message-----
From: "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com>

Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 13:44:44 
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Distilled water and levels


:)  Yea, there is a tube that extends down from the fill holes.  If you fill until the water touches the bottom of those fill tubes, you're about right.  Flashlight will show what I'm referring to.  It's best not to fill them right to the top because they'll leak acid when charging and that's a mess.  

It might be necessary to hire a trained professional for this job... :)   (kidding. :)

-Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Rick Evans
Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 1:01 PM
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LOL orlando so use common sense. Hmm I think I have a little left. Thanks
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-----Original Message-----
From: Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com

Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 09:58:03 
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Distilled water and levels


How much liquid would you fill a glass with?

There's no rocket science to this, fill it till you think it's just about right...

Not sure if you need a marine electrical book for this...

If it spills over, you've filled it too much...


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----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Evans" [ericstillwellevans at gmail.com]
Sent: 06/07/2009 04:26 PM GMT
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Distilled water and levels



Ok once again I have a simple battery question (ineed to buy a marine electrical book cause I am not knowledgeable at this point) 

it seems the acid in my batteries is low so I need to fill with regular distilled water correct?
Real question how much? To the top? A little lower than the top?  

Thanks for the help
Rick
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