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• Re: Another Primary Battery Option
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 17:27:50 -0800
  ...Anything that makes them vent makes them loose some electrolyte > until one or more cells dry up. That's it mate! > > Getting 4 years...
• Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 09:05:29 -0700
  ...if the metals are electrically connected and share the same electrolyte, then dissimilar metal corrosion will occur, with the aluminium being the anode and...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:33:02 -0500
  ...Temperature changes can cause the > vents to weep and once the electrolyte is lost it can not be replaced. > Most cell failures are the...
• Re: Trickle charging battery with 1.8W solar panel = failure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:24:35 -0700
  ...any discharge but not overheat > the battery and cook off the electrolyte. Even if one of these chargers > was drawing 2 W average from...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 03:01:58 -0800
  ...The main advantage of a normal battery is that when the electrolyte is driven off, water can be easily added. So called sealed batteries...
• Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:51:23 -0400
  ...a) methods to alter the chemistry of the coolant to make it less conductive, less electrolyte?, less acidic? such as potentially adding Schaeffer's...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:29:32 -0700
  ...Once they vent the lost electrolyte can't be replaced. They do dry out and they can't be equalized or de-sulfated without...
• Re: Trickle charging battery with 1.8W solar panel = failure
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:31:03 -0700
  ...any discharge but not overheat >> the battery and cook off the electrolyte. Even if one of these chargers >> was drawing 2 W average from...
• Re:Speaking of batteries...
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Fri, 21 Apr 1995 20:22:13 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Even the slightest discharge condition allows both plates to react slowly with the sulfuric acid electrolyte to form lead ions. It is these lead...
• Re: Newbie question about auxiliary power
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:44:48 -0500
  That dead battery needs to be removed as dead batteries will freeze and crack letting the electrolyte leak everywhere. If the battery compartment has...
• Charging system questions.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:42:54 -0800
  ...I cleaned all the connections and have topped up the electrolytes before taking these numbers with a radio shack digital multimeter... So is 14...
• Auto Trans Leak Location
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:05:35 -0700
  ...And, as it held water and electrolytes too�(Michigan vehicle),�gradually the plug was perforated. The passage under the plug itself is not under...
• Re: Another Primary Battery Option
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 13 Dec 2014 11:57:15 -0500
  ...Anything that makes them vent makes them loose some electrolyte >> until one or more cells dry up. That's it mate! >> >> Getting 4 years...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:59:24 -0700
  ...Temperature changes can cause the > > vents to weep and once the electrolyte is lost it can not be replaced. > > Most cell failures are the...
• Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:06:49 -0700
  ...Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> > > > If "excessive" current is applied to a lead acid battery, the > > electrolyte (sulfuric acid) will bubble. What's actually...
• Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:37:31 -0700
  ...Once they vent the lost electrolyte can't be replaced. They do dry out and they can't be equalized or de-sulfated without...
• Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 09:25:44 -0700
  ...if the metals are electrically connected and share the same > electrolyte, then dissimilar metal corrosion will occur, with the > aluminium being the anode and...
• Re: Vanagon storage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Aug 2022 15:43:52 -0500
  ...The slightest electrolyte film on the surface of the battery is enough to provide a circuit for voltage drainage, thus the board to insulate...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 7 May 2008 09:15:22 -0700
  ...The electrolyte level is checked once a month or so. The solar panel on the roof keeps it topped up every day and it...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:32:38 -0500
  ...As for why, as the electrolyte cools it becomes denser. Has the same effect at the plates as increasing the specific gravity. However, the...
• Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:18:02 -0400
  ...Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> >> >> > If "excessive" current is applied to a lead acid battery, the >> > electrolyte (sulfuric acid) will bubble. What's actually...
• Re: How do you tell how much juice a battery has/?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Lundberg
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:44:24 -0800
  ...at 12:09 PM, Al Knoll wrote: > > > specific gravity of the electrolyte at a particular temperature will give > > you what you seek > > wont work...
• Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 09:44:08 -0700
  ...if the metals are electrically connected and share the same > electrolyte, then dissimilar metal corrosion will occur, with the > aluminium being the anode and...
• Re: Vanagon storage
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 13 Aug 2022 21:37:36 -0700
  ...The slightest > electrolyte film on the surface of the battery is enough to provide a > circuit for voltage drainage, thus the board to insulate...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:02:34 -0700
  ...the chemistry of the coolant to make it less > conductive, less electrolyte?, less acidic? such as potentially > adding Schaeffer's Clean and Cool: > http...
• Re: Another Primary Battery Option
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 13 Dec 2014 09:39:02 -0800
  ...Anything that makes them vent makes >> them loose some electrolyte until one or more cells dry up. That's it >> mate! >> >> Getting 4 years...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:30:00 -0500
  ...a) methods to alter the chemistry of the coolant to make it less conductive, less electrolyte?, less acidic? such as potentially adding Schaeffer's...
• Re: How do you tell how much juice a battery has/?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:16:30 -0800
  ...I also tested the battery in our junker Subaru...(showed low electrolyte, but good alternator function) and another 'spare' I brought along that took...
• Re: Charging system questions.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:06:56 -0500
  ...I cleaned all the connections and have topped up the electrolytes before taking these numbers with a radio shack digital multimeter... So is 14...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:41:06 -0800
  ...I hear that if a battery is allowed to go so dry that the level of electrolyte drops far enough to form a space...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:26:23 -0700
  ...together then you complete the circuit, the other path is the electrolyte. Isolating the dissimilar metals would be wiser. alistair On 14-Oct-10...
• Charge control 2 (Q&A) (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 16:42:34 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Above that, you will tend to evaporate the water from the electrolyte faster than you will recharge the battery. Your solar panel will probably...
• Re: premature battery death or just not enough use? Flat spot on starter?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 18:03:44 -0800
  ...Also, check the electrolyte level and add distilled water if the level is below the indicator tab. I find having a hydrometer and a...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:58:10 -0500
  ...together then you complete the circuit, the other path is the electrolyte. Isolating the dissimilar metals would be wiser. alistair On 14-Oct-10...
• Re: Battery Sages
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:25:10 -0700
  ...The battery was used from brand new for one day after fillling with the electrolyte that came...a 'maintainence free' battery. When I finished...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:24:16 -0500
  ...Temperature changes can cause the >>> vents to weep and once the electrolyte is lost it can not be replaced. >>> Most cell failures are the...
• Re: Need Someone to test a Battery Saver
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:33:09 -0500
  ...A cycle is anytime the SOC falls below 50% or it is charged above 80% to the point of off gassing/mixing the electrolyte...
• Friday Funnies
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 20:57:21 -0600
  ...A large motor mount prying tool that inexplicably has an accurately machined screwdriver tip on the end without the handle. > BATTERY ELECTROLYTE TESTER: A...
• late friday goofieness
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 1996 08:39:40 +0930
  ...BATTERY ELECTROLYTE TESTER: A handy tool for transferring sulfuric acid from a car battery to the inside of your toolbox after determining that your...
• Automotive humor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 08:46:25 -0500
  ...BATTERY ELECTROLYTE TESTER: A handy tool for transferring sulfuric acid from a car battery to the inside of your toolbox after determining that your...
• Re: Corrosion of heads
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 16:41:38 -0700
  ...transfer occurs - in this case, the iron in the engine) 3) electrolyte through which electrons and ions can transfer (a liquid conductive medium - coolant...
• Frydaye Follies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:09:54 -0500
  ...BATTERY ELECTROLYTE TESTER: A handy tool for transferring sulfuric acid from a car battery to the inside of your toolbox after determining that your...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:32:53 -0400
  ...Flooded batteries need to be charged to off gas the break sulphation and stir the electrolyte. AGM doesn�t have the mixing need and...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 13:10:40 -0400
  ...flooded cells, AGM (absorbed-glass-mat) and gelled electrolyte. Within these construction types, the type of plate also varies drastically, from heavy solid plates...
• Friday Funnies - Mechanic's Tool Guide
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 20:05:09 -0500
  ...BATTERY ELECTROLYTE TESTER: A handy tool for transferring sulfuric acid from a car battery to the inside of your toolbox after determining that your...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1000 /F
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 16:25:10 -0700
  ...BATTERY ELECTROLYTE TESTER: A handy tool for transferring sulfuric acid from car battery to the inside of your toolbox after determining that your battery...
• Re: Another Primary Battery Option
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 13 Dec 2014 17:15:42 -0500
  ...Anything that makes them vent makes > >> them loose some electrolyte until one or more cells dry up. That's it > >> mate! > >> > >> Getting 4 years...
• Re: Delay on charge/o2sensor indicators after starting..?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 05:48:40 -0600
  ...desirable for extended travel operation as it avoids boiling out the electrolyte and grid corrosion. Most trucks/busses operate here. Yes there are vehicles...
• Cairo #3: Our first outing
  Historical mailing list - Stebbins
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 16:12:43 +0200
  ...Next time we'll keep up the water and electrolytes. Egypt IS tourism, but only the "Fly in, go by bus to take a...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:35:49 -0700
  ...Temperature changes can cause the > >>> vents to weep and once the electrolyte is lost it can not be replaced. > >>> Most cell failures are the...
• Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:08:08 -0500
  ...The main advantage of a normal battery is that when the electrolyte is driven off, water can be easily added. So called sealed batteries...
• Re: Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 3 Jul 2017 13:07:18 -0700
  ...As this is a camper (dwelling) try to find a > battery that has a connection for a hose for venting-and electrolyte > overflow. This...
• Waxoyl ingredients
  Historical mailing list - Russell G. Dushin
  Thu, 1 Dec 94 0:08:09 EST
  ...from air oxidation, uv light, bad gas (oooPH), and good ol' electrolyte ridden water. It's a concept-could be...I gotta look it...
• Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
  Historical mailing list - Paul N. Oliver
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:57:52 -0600
  ...The gas generator uses electrolytes (salts) to do this. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "tom ring" <taring@TARING.ORG> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Vanagon storage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:42:11 -0400
  ...The slightest >> electrolyte film on the surface of the battery is enough to provide a >> circuit for voltage drainage, thus the board to insulate...
• Re: Vanagon storage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Aug 2022 01:13:30 -0500
  ...The >> slightest >> electrolyte film on the surface of the battery is enough to provide a >> circuit for voltage drainage, thus the board to insulate...
• Re: Alternators
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 15:04:02 +0000
  ...overtime will drive the tin out of grids and into the electrolyte. This causes the charging voltage to drop increasing current. These are the...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:25:50 -0700
  ...a) methods to alter the chemistry of the coolant to make it less conductive, less electrolyte?, less acidic? such as potentially adding Schaeffer's...
• Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:25:00 -0800
  ...The gas generator uses electrolytes (salts) to do this. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "tom ring" <taring@TARING.ORG> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:48:44 -0400
  ...the chemistry of the coolant to make it less > conductive, less electrolyte?, less acidic? such as potentially > adding Schaeffer's Clean and Cool: > http...