Bob: We are way beyond putting our faces over an open battery cell with a flashlight. We use professional auto-stop fill systems from Philadelphia Scientific. I highly recommend the X-Gun with hydrofill cart.
https://www.phlsci.com/product-lines/battery-watering-gun/model-gunx/ Thanks though. William Miller www.millersolar.com > On Feb 24, 2021, at 6:12 AM, RE Ellison <reelli...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > 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 <will...@millersolar.com> wrote: >> >> Open the link. It’s all there. >> >> William Miller >> www.millersolar.com >> >>>> On Feb 23, 2021, at 2:32 PM, Howie Michaelson <howie.michael...@gmail.com> >>>> 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 <will...@millersolar.com> >>>> 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: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> 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/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ >>>> 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: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> 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/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ >> 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: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > 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/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > 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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