William, How much of a difference did you see in readings after an equalize charge before adding water vs. after adding water and doing a short bulk charge? Howie Howie Michaelson Sun Catcher NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Solar Electric & Heat Pumps Systems Sales & Service 802-272-0004
On Tue, Feb 23, 2021, 5:27 PM William Miller <[email protected]> wrote: > Wrenches: > > > > If you recall, I had asked the question: After equalizing batteries, > should I check SG before or after watering? I performed the test I had > promised to do. The answer is, add water first. > > > > Here is the report on my test: Link > <https://millersolar.com/MillerSolar/case_studies/26%20Specific_Graviity/Specific_Gravity.html> > > > > Conclusion: Here is the proper order of steps to check Specific Gravity: > > 1. Verify water level in cells is above the moss-guard. Add water only to > bring water to top of moss-guard if needed. > > 2. Run Equalizing charge. > > 3. Add distilled water to all cells to bring electrolyte to recommended > level. > > 4. Apply bulk charge voltage to batteries for 30 minutes to mix > electrolyte. > > 5. Test and record Specific Gravity. > > > > It seems obvious now, but I had to test it out… > > > > William > > > > > > Miller Solar > > 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 > > 805-438-5600 > > www.millersolar.com > > CA Lic. 773985 > > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > >
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