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Re: Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Mon, 3 Jul 2017 17:32:16 -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...
Re: battery compartment
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:24:30 -0700
...flooded cells, AGM (absorbed-glass-mat) and gelled electrolyte. Within these construction types, the type of plate also varies drastically, from heavy solid plates...
Re: Learning Electricity Part Two
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 5 Apr 2009 18:35:00 -0300
...These contain (usually aluminum) thin sheets separated by thin paper soaked with an electrolyte solution. The insulator is an extremely thin layer of oxide...
Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 02:51:23 -0500
...Over a longer period of time, the overcharge will tend to make the electrolyte (acid) level in the battery go down, and if it...
Re: CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:52:21 -0700
...o damage as long as you keep an eye on the electrolyte levels and add distilled water as needed to replace any that has...
Re: Vanagon storage
Historical mailing list
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:00:04 +0000
...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: Battery Sages
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:43:29 -0700
...used from brand new for one day after fillling with the > electrolyte that came...a 'maintainence free' battery. When I finished > tuning the bike...
Re: Optima Blue D31M
Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:07:37 -0700
...Best to keep the Starting-Batterys' electrolyte level, just over the plates.... not a smidgeon more... you have been warned.... OK? Thirdly, I personally...
Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:30:35 -0500
...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: Charging system questions.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 13 Feb 2011 09:02:17 -0800
...charged. > > I cleaned all the connections and have topped up the electrolytes before > taking these numbers with a radio shack digital multimeter... > > So is...
Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 2 Nov 2010 12:14:22 -0500
...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: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:54:00 -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 - Leslie H Schwartz
Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:42:07 -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: Delay on charge/o2sensor indicators after starting..?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 1 Jan 2017 22:18:19 -0800
...desirable for extended travel operation as it avoids boiling out the electrolyte and grid corrosion. Most trucks/busses operate here. Yes there are vehicles...
Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
Historical mailing list - PB
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:32:29 -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...
Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:16:42 -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...
Ron's 10 Tips for Burning Man
Historical mailing list - DaBomb
Fri, 15 Aug 2003 03:59:13 -0700
...Also remember that your body needs Electrolytes as well as water, so plan on drinking juice or a sports drink as well to help...
Re: Charging system questions.
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:18:27 -0600
...charged. > > I cleaned all the connections and have topped up the electrolytes before > taking these numbers with a radio shack digital multimeter... > > So is...
Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 3 Aug 2007 22:01:54 -0400
...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: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 2 Nov 2010 10:19:41 -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: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:32:04 -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...
Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Fri, 7 Dec 2007 14:10:05 -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 - Andrew Martin
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:57:55 -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: Charging system questions.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:41:28 -0800
...charged. > > I cleaned all the connections and have topped up the electrolytes before > taking these numbers with a radio shack digital multimeter... > > So is...
Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 2 Nov 2010 13:12:56 -0500
...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: Alternator Deal"what is busdepot's record on this"
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:00:44 -0700
...When a battery is fully charged the Alternator / Regulator do not charge the battery, the battery must first develop resistance (specific gravity of electrolyte...
Re: Optima Blue D31M
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:50:36 -0700
...Best to keep the > Starting-Batterys' electrolyte level, just over the plates.... not a > smidgeon more... you have been warned.... OK? > > Thirdly, I personally...
Re: Alternators
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 9 Apr 2020 10:31:59 -0700
...overtime will drive the tin out of grids and into the electrolyte. This causes the charging voltage to drop increasing current. These are the...
Belated Battery Comments - What Fits!
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sun, 28 May 2000 15:30:07 EDT
...Explaining electrolyte evaporation. Auxiliary battery: Well the area behind the diesel battery and behind the taillight constitutes a great box of similar dimensions to...
Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:55:25 -0400
...withstood almost indefinitely by a healthy battery as long as the electrolyte is regularly checked. Really smart chargers will drop the float down to...
Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
Fri, 7 Dec 2007 14:28:06 -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: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 12:40:52 -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: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:25:42 -0700
...withstood almost indefinitely by a healthy battery > as long as the electrolyte is regularly checked. Really smart chargers > will drop the float down to...
Re: [Syncro] dual battery isolator
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 Aug 2004 23:54:46 -0400
...Allowing the battery to gas for a short while is needed to stir the electrolyte and re-coat the plates, and break the sulfation...
Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 15:05:21 -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: [subaruvanagon] Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:50:20 -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: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 08:59:30 -0800
...will help to prevent the plates from sulfating and stir the electrolyte. Deep cycle batteries, especially tall one need this regularly. For large batteries...
Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 13:41:45 -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: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 16:19:37 -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: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 2 Nov 2010 14:33:05 -0400
...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: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 18:02:35 -0500
...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: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:17:57 +0000
...will help to prevent the plates from sulfating and stir the electrolyte. Deep cycle batteries, especially tall one need this regularly. For large batteries...
Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 18:28:05 -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: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:31:37 -0800
...will help to prevent the plates from sulfating and stir the electrolyte. Deep cycle batteries, especially tall one need this regularly. For large batteries...
Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 16:42:50 -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: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:35:40 -0800
...will help to prevent the plates from sulfating and stir the electrolyte. Deep cycle batteries, especially tall one need this regularly. For large batteries...
Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 19:54:57 +0000
...will help to prevent the plates from sulfating and stir the electrolyte. Deep cycle batteries, especially tall one need this regularly. For large batteries...
Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 18:49:04 -0600
...The gas generator uses electrolytes > (salts) to do this. > Paul > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "tom ring" <taring@TARING.ORG> > To: < vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto...
Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 17:18:54 -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: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:30:37 -0800
...will help to prevent the plates from sulfating and stir the electrolyte. Deep cycle batteries, especially tall one need this regularly. For large batteries...
Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:11:14 +0000
...will help to prevent the plates from sulfating and stir the electrolyte. Deep cycle batteries, especially tall one need this regularly. For large batteries...
Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations-Charging!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 2 May 2012 17:41:40 -0400
...Most AGM failures are the result of the electrolyte venting-drying out in one or more cells. Probably the ideal float charge is around...
Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:28:56 -0800
...will help to prevent the plates from sulfating and stir the electrolyte. Deep cycle batteries, especially tall one need this regularly. For large batteries...
Re: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:51:45 -0500
...The wbxer loves the electrolytes. -craig On Dec 11, 2013, at 8:41 PM, Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > I'll comment privately...
Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 21:52:02 -0500
...will help to prevent the plates from sulfating and stir the electrolyte. Deep cycle batteries, especially tall one need this regularly. For large batteries...
Re: Gas went up $0.13 a gal overnight what's up?
Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
Wed, 20 Mar 2002 10:18:35 -0800
...By changing the fuel cell technology from phosphoric acid to a solid polymer electrolyte, the weight can be substantially reduced. The so-called "Patent...
FWIW: coolant article (v.long)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:55:48 -0800
...Aluminum becomes the sacrificial anode, iron the cathode, with the coolant serving as the charge-carrying electrolyte. The higher the percentage of dissolved minerals...