I have also found that the Plews battery filler works well for most L16
batteries. One does need to be careful in recommending it because there
are some batteries that it fills higher than the recommended amount.
Also, be aware that this type of filler will continue to fill a bit
after the electrolyte level reaches the end of the nozzle. One trick to
using properly it is to listen to the way it is bubbling. When the sound
changes, it is time to stop.
Kent Ostberberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 2/10/2021 10:22 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar wrote:
The Plews Lubrimatic water fill jug (not a blue one) is a fine tool
for watering L16's. It is very accurate and the valve can be cleaned,
I have used them on hundreds off offgrid battery systems from
Surrette, US battery, Trojan, and Crown.
I am mostly using US battery because they get my clients batteries
fast in the days of C19. No other reason BTW.
I tell my clients to count when the water starts flowing. This gives
them an idea of how much water goes in. It is typically about 15
seconds on a good battery that is checked monthly. By counting, you
also get an idea if the valve were to stick and you can then look at
the level to avoid over filling.
Plews 75-030 Black Plastic 2-Quart Professional Battery Filler
https://www.amazon.com/Plews-LubriMatic-2-Quart-Professional-Automatic/dp/B000RFUF12/ref=pd_lpo_263_t_0/141-3602947-2036416?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000RFUF12&pd_rd_r=3b8d6086-8f88-4063-8925-6cf0143abd82&pd_rd_w=3oZSb&pd_rd_wg=uDOW9&pf_rd_p=16b28406-aa34-451d-8a2e-b3930ada000c&pf_rd_r=TBAZ6QJE6RH6RTKQCH6Q&psc=1&refRID=TBAZ6QJE6RH6RTKQCH6Q
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