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Post by mwardncsu on Jan 17, 2016 14:10:27 GMT -5
My previous boat batteries have all been maintenance free, but the last ones I got have to be topped up. Given they are installed in a pain in the butt location, I'm looking at ways to do this more easily. Does anyone have experience with the systems that let you pump in water and it has a check valve? Like this "Quik-Fil" by FloRite? www.amazon.com/dp/B001FCAXZO/?tag=theboagal0a-20 |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2016 15:18:04 GMT -5
I'm interested in what you find out here.
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Post by Pete D. on Jan 18, 2016 11:08:49 GMT -5
Man, $60.
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Post by mwardncsu on Jan 18, 2016 11:19:03 GMT -5
Yeah - though assume by watering them consistently your batteries will last 3 years give or take. Need to water them at least once a month based on my usage based on my reading. That brings this to around $2-$3 a use - and that's just for the 1st year - not counting the re-use in future years. Probably save more because I would actually water them vs. neglect it - thus not needing to replace the batteries as soon. Plus, my back will more than thank me for not having to contort myself to unbolt the battery cables, and then haul those batteries out of the lower console and then in-install. Just curious if anyone has used them and had any positive or negative experiences.  |
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Post by ncsportfisher on Jan 25, 2016 13:07:50 GMT -5
Turkey baster? Or a baby aspirator.. I have a 5 month old, i have a lot of them!
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Post by mwardncsu on Jan 25, 2016 13:25:01 GMT -5
Turkey baster? Or a baby aspirator.. I have a 5 month old, i have a lot of them! The problem for me is being able to see into the wells to know if / how much is needed to be added..... |
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Post by prodigal on Jan 25, 2016 13:44:51 GMT -5
I hesitate to comment here as I have not used the item before. But, I just wanted to add that it is best to charge them fully, then add the water. Adding water then charging will cause electrode loss. You probably already knew that.
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