[RE-wrenches] battery venting; Corrosion

[William Miller]

Larry:

I always thought that any breach of a valve in a VRLA battery was a sign of 
a failure.   I recently spoke with a technician at MK Batteries and learned 
that venting and/or seepage is not uncommon and not a sign of failure.

I have also heard in the distant past and then read recently on a 
manufacturer's web site that VRLA batteries can and should be 
equalized.  The parameters are different from an FLA battery.

William Miller




At 09:12 AM 1/6/2012, Larry Crutcher, wrote:
>You beat me to that one, Kent. Also, if your VRLA battery is emitting any 
>gas, you've got trouble.
>
>Larry Crutcher
>Starlight Solar Power Systems