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700rpm · 04-26-2021, 10:15 AM

I took a warranteed group 1 6v battery into my local battery shop for an exchange credit against a new one. I’ve been buying my Model A batteries from this shop for several years because 1) Ken always has one in stock. 2) His price is very fair. and 3) He’s very knowledgeable about auto electrics.

He asked me why there was water on the top of my exchange core. I told him I had spilled some while checking the water/acid level. I was taught in my youthful introduction to car care to make that part of service inspection. Ken said that wasn’t necessary, that I should never have to "top up" the water, but if for soome reason I did, he emphasized using distilled water. Otherwise, just put the new battery in and run with it till it expires.
He also said not to put a trickle charger on it during storage, because than can cause the water/acid to evaporate. He said a battery will sit for a long time without needing a charge if there is no draw on it.

This has changed my attitude toward battery care.
Just sharing for your information.

04-26-2021, 10:15 AM	#1
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Some battery information I took a warranteed group 1 6v battery into my local battery shop for an exchange credit against a new one. I’ve been buying my Model A batteries from this shop for several years because 1) Ken always has one in stock. 2) His price is very fair. and 3) He’s very knowledgeable about auto electrics. He asked me why there was water on the top of my exchange core. I told him I had spilled some while checking the water/acid level. I was taught in my youthful introduction to car care to make that part of service inspection. Ken said that wasn’t necessary, that I should never have to "top up" the water, but if for soome reason I did, he emphasized using distilled water. Otherwise, just put the new battery in and run with it till it expires. He also said not to put a trickle charger on it during storage, because than can cause the water/acid to evaporate. He said a battery will sit for a long time without needing a charge if there is no draw on it. This has changed my attitude toward battery care. Just sharing for your information. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.