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Subject: TWL: Re: (no subject)
From: Annieseztoo (annieseztoo@XXX.XXX)
Date: Thu Jan 02 2003 - 03:02:39 EST
> But does anyone know WHY an older battery would tend to use more water??
In
> other words, what's different from a new battery that would cause water
> "usage" in an old battery?
> Is it simply that older batteries require more charging as a result of
> relatively lower voltages that the regulator "senses" (due to plate
> deterioriation,etc)?
I'm not an expert on the subject, but my understanding is that a buildup of
sulfates on the plates causes increased heat while charging, which causes
higher water loss.
Walt Konieczko
Annie Sez Too 34 Marine Trader
Lanoka Harbor, NJ
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