US Batteries L16s. William Miller www.millersolar.com
> On Feb 23, 2021, at 5:04 PM, Jay <[email protected]> wrote: > > > 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 >> > _______________________________________________ > 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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