Mobilesport
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While performing a specific gravity test I spilled some of the electrolyte , that cell now reads low , what do I do?
Mobilesport said:Can I take some electrolite out of a old starting battery?
Auto parts store wanted $16.50 for electrolite
ccbreder said:How much electrolyte did you spill? What exactly do yopu mean "that cell ... reads low"?
As above, only add distilled water.
ccbreder said:Yes they are called cells. Do you know what the level should be when full? How far down is the level in the cell? How much liquid do you need to fill the cell? If only the amount from the hydrometer, you only need a little bit. Use distilled water. http://www.trojanbattery.com/Tech-Support/FAQ/Maintenance.aspx
Optimistic Paranoid said:Stern is certainly right. If you really want to equalize everything, use your hydrometer to withdraw an equal amount from the other cells, putting it in a clean glass container. Add two or three tablespoons of distilled water and stir. Then use the hydrometer to put the stuff from the glass back in all the cells.
ccbreder said:Don't start playing around with the acids, you already spilled some. Add distilled water, well over the plates, not quite full. Charge fully and then top the cells with distilled water.
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