| Author | Message | ||
     Taigrr |
I just bought some Ever start Motorcycle batteries and had a question that the directions don't say anything about. They say when filling the battery with the acid initially to take off a plug and place the hose on instead, but it says nothing about after you fill them up.... Do you put the plug back on or leave the hose on? Thanks, Taigrr | ||
| Bad_karma |
Hideo There should be six cells to fill. You will place the plugs back into each cell. You should have a vent tube to one side that needs to be connected. Should also be a fill to line on the battery, make sure that the plates are covered. Joe | ||
| Taigrr |
ok, but the vent tube. do i leave it connected or put the plug back on there? | ||
| Dentfixer |
The vent tube stays in place. You must pay attention to route it correctly as you install the battery in the bike. Make sure the tube does not get kinked. Also be sure the open end of the tube is not close to anything metal after you have installed the battery. The acid gases will be vented out there and they can etch any metal, eating it away until it rusts. It will permanently stain any chrome, so keep the vent tube away from that especially. Couple of other things, wear eye protection when filling, fill the cells to the full line and let the battery sit for half hour or so. Tap it to release the gas bubbles from the lead plates then add any additional acid to bring the level back up to the full mark. You should still have left over acid when done. Keep the cell caps off and throw a rag over top the battery and connect it to a low amp charger for a few hours. A trickle charger overnight is perfect. But nothing over 2 amps if you dont have a trickle charger. | ||
| Taigrr |
how far away from metal would you say is safe? can it be near wood? i'm not using them for a motorcycle. but for electricity to power an air conditioner/heater for my golf cart | ||
| Dentfixer |
Thats a cool idea. I do believe the acid will eat wood too but not the gases. Just route the tube so it is below everything and open so any gases that condense can drip out to the ground. This dripping is quite minimal but on a bike it does do damage. On your cart, no sweat. If you have these batteries on a charging system from the cart you will need the vent tube drain for sure. If there is no charging system and you will be charging the battery off the cart then you probably wont get any gases or acid through the tube. I'd still recommend the tube just in case though. Acid is nasty stuff. | ||
| Taigrr |
what exactly is refined water? | ||
| Jackbequick |
I think the water mentioned would be distilled water. It is free of minerals and impurities that can do bad things to batteries. You can find distilled water at any grocery store, don't get spring water, look for distilled water. It is good for batteries, steam irons, and like that. Jack | ||
| Johnglover |
Considering buying an everstart battery. I know, I've heard they're crap. I've only got $60 to spend and 3 days to get running. Is it really this difficult? You have to assemble after purchase? I've never heard of this. Also, I heard the connections are backwards, is this true? And is it a hassle? | ||
| Buellistic |
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