battery charging?

[longshot]

My deep cycle battery was not acting like it should so I checked the water level. It is too low to see under the caps. Two of my friends were there when we checked it and we had a difference of opinion. One said to use tap water and the other said to go to the auto parts store and get electrolite(sp). I thought you were supposed to use distilled water(which is what I have always used). Who is right and how high do I fill the battery cells?<br /><br />thanks<br />longshot

 

[6MISFITZ]

Re: battery charging?

Distilled water for filling Batteries and then do a full charge with an automatic battery charger.<br /><br />Using the alternator to charge a battery which cannot hold 12 volts can cause the alternator to fail.

 

[NathanY]

Re: battery charging?

Actually you are both right. One way just costs a little more.

 

[brent suzkui wyble j16]

Re: battery charging?

i have always used distilled water, you fill till the water touches the botton of the hole (when you'r looking in), make sure to ware safty glasses and old clothes, battery acid is nasty stuff!

 

[Boatist]

Re: battery charging?

Longshot<br />If you have not spilled any acid then should fill with distalled water. Fill to bottom of plastic, usually makes a diamond shape or eye but each a little different. Make sure you charge it after you fill it.