[RE-wrenches] Battery watering

[Dana]

Hey Bill,

I purchase and use distilled H2O only. After learning the
battery charge and discharge chemical formula 22+ years ago
I decided that only distilled was going in my batteries.
Even one additional chemical, mineral, or metal and the
entire equation goes south.

 

I did have a conversation with my Full River Battery rep ,
Brian in Denver and they sell a Deionized water setup @
$420, that is supposedly great for taking tap water and
rendering it perfect for battery refill.

(cheaper than a still)

 

I think it would take 9 months to pay for the unit, at the
rate we use distilled H2O. I did not ask how much the
replacement filters were or how long they lasted, probably
depends on water quality & hardness, and gallons flowed
through the filter. A 12 month 100% payback seems like a
good investment to me.

 

Dana Orzel

Great Solar Works, Inc

E - dana at solarwork.com

V - 970.626.5253

F - 970.626.4140

C - 970.209.4076

web - www.solarwork.com

 

"Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988"

Do not ever believe anything, but seriously trust through
action.

 

From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf
Of Bill Loesch
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 12:56 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery watering

 

 

Hi Dana,

 

Unless your tap water is nearly as mineral free as distilled
water, you might want to consider filling your batteries
with something other than tap water. I have _no_ experience
with automatic battery watering systems but I can comment
that the battery doesn't like contaminants. If I am seeing
the "hose connection" correctly, attached to the garden
faucet, then the distilled water may solve a number of
heretofore "battery" problems.

 

Bill Loesch
Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar
314 631 1094

 

Distilled water is available (in the laundry area of your
supermarket) for under a dollar a gallon from most all
supermarkets. I bought a distiller and produce my distilled
water for ~$0.07 per gallon.

 

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Dana <mailto:dana at solarwork.com>  

To: 'RE-wrenches' <mailto:re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>


Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 4:37 PM

Subject: [RE-wrenches] Battery watering

 

I found Battery Watering Systems ;
http://www.batterywatering.com/

Kits and lots of options on parts for battery service.

I am getting a new pressure sprayer and ordered a "gun" that
stops when the battery fluid is at a preset level $80,
includes a flow meter visual, 20PSI pressure reducer,
sprayer handle and auto stop tip.

No more sore back from leaning over the battery bank, Yes!

 

Dana Orzel

Great Solar Works, Inc

E - dana at solarwork.com

V - 970.626.5253

F - 970.626.4140

C - 970.209.4076

web - www.solarwork.com

 

"Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988"

Do not ever believe anything, but seriously trust through
action.

 


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