That’s the procedure I’ve been using for years William, it gives us the best chance of being accurate.
Just as a note I get a 2 gallon sprayer from Home Depot or somewhere (get the one with the plastic rod, the spark show is not worth it) and use that to put distilled water into the batteries. it’s a lot faster than a glug glug jug and a lot safer than a funnel Just some thoughts, Bob Ellison > On Feb 23, 2021, at 6:12 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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