1BadApple Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 my battery looks low on fluid. can I just add distilled water until the chambers are topped up? anything I should know before doing this? thanks Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastman Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 yes you can Make sure the vent line is not plugged before taking off a battery cap Donald my battery looks low on fluid. can I just add distilled water until the chambers are topped up? anything I should know before doing this? thanks Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k'8 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Lisa the other thing is, if you get any battery fluid on you (or even corrosion crud) make sure you wash it right away with lots of soap and water. Battery acid doesn't always feel as if it is burning right away but it eats at your skin before you feel it. Also watch your clothes, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 No smoking near an open battery or other have other ignition sources nearby. Batteries emit hydrogen gas...very very flammable...remember seeing films of the Hindenburg go boom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BadApple Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 thanks to these responses, I don't even want to touch the damn thing haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Sorry to scare you, we all meant an ounce of prevention!!! Lisa it's not that bad. On these little bateries it will be okay. Just take your time and add a little distilled water to it. You can wear gloves and saftey Glasses. But I have never has a problem and will add it for you if you like Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BadApple Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thanks David. Sorry to scare you, we all meant an ounce of prevention!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BadApple Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Lisa just take your time and you will be fine or call me and I'll do it It takes five to ten minutes to do I will put on some full body amour and try and fill it myself tomorrow. If I chicken out, I'm calling you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyB Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I know we all like to pitter patter at things, but some things should be left to the professionals and pay a few bucks or a friend that knows wha they're doin'!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k'8 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Lisa did you get it done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastman Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 AGM batteries are absorbed glass mat They are not 'gel' batteries but almost everyone calls them that. AGM batteries use acid just like non sealed batteries but don't need acid added for the life of the battery here is an interesting read http://www.vonwentzel.net/Battery/01.Type/index.html Donald I just got a new 18AH glass mat battery, one of those gel filled ones that are then sealed at the top, no need to add water, no spillage, no gases. Bought it from my dealer but it's not cheap. My old gel filled 14AH one lasted 5 1/2 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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