Hi William I’m wondering what specific batteries you did this test on
Thx Jay > On Feb 23, 2021, at 4:32 PM, William Miller <[email protected]> wrote: > > Open the link. It’s all there. > > William Miller > www.millersolar.com > >>> On Feb 23, 2021, at 2:32 PM, Howie Michaelson <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >> >> 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 >>> >>> >>> >>> 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 >>> > _______________________________________________ > 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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