Yes--those of you old enough to remember the original ~ 19" or so 'portable'
TVs will remember they also had carrying handles--I guess they were supposed to
make the 5-100 lb tube type TV 'portable"! Charlie NelsonWater PhantomC&C 36
XL/kcb -----Original Message-----
From: Robert Abbott via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: nausetbeach <nausetbe...@optonline.net>; cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Robert Abbott <robertabb...@eastlink.ca>
Sent: Tue, Sep 24, 2019 9:04 am
Subject: Stus-List Flooded Batteries
Brian:
In the Fall, the first thing I do is check the fluid level(s) in each cell
making sure the lead plates are covered in water (always use distilled water).
Then they get a full charge until my battery charger reverts to maintain mode.
I always follow up by checking the specific gravity of each cell which should
be around 1.27 (I think from memory). If the specific gravity is not good,
they will not hold their charge. If all checks out, then I completely
disconnect the batteries from everything so there is nothing to draw a current.
I have left them the whole winter without a top up charge. This past Spring,
one was 12.4V, the other 12.5V. Some winters I have gone aboard and given
them an occasional top up charge but if the specific gravity is good and they
are fully charged before layup, it is not necessary. They will be fine.
Even though the batteries have carrying straps, there is no way I am taking
them off.on the boat when it is totally unnecessary.
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C32- #277
Halifax, N.S.
On 9/23/2019 10:56 AM, nausetbe...@optonline.net wrote:
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{} #yiv3507517136 Rob, What is your winter procedure to get such long life?
I have been removing my 3 flooded batteries and storing them in my garage,
giving them a monthly charge “top up.” Would much rather not carry them down
and then back up the ladder comes spring. My boat is 1 hour away in the winter
so do not get there that often to give them a regular charge. Do you
charge them on regular visits to the boat? Do you disconnect them and let them
sit, with very slow self discharge during the colder months? Thanks, Brian
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