<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">That\u2019s the procedure I\u2019ve been using for years William, it gives us the best chance of being accurate.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Just as a note I get a 2 gallon sprayer from Home Depot or somewhere (get the one with the plastic rod, the spark show is not worth it) and use that to put distilled water into the batteries. it\u2019s a lot faster than a glug glug jug and a lot safer than a funnel</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Just some thoughts,</div><div dir="ltr">Bob Ellison</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br>On Feb 23, 2021, at 6:12 PM, William Miller <<a href="mailto:william@millersolar.com">william@millersolar.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">Open the link. It\u2019s all there. <br><br><div dir="ltr">William Miller<div><div><a href="http://www.millersolar.com">www.millersolar.com</a></div></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Feb 23, 2021, at 2:32 PM, Howie Michaelson <<a href="mailto:Howie.Michaelson@gmail.com">Howie.Michaelson@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<div dir="auto">William,<div dir="auto">How much of a difference did you see in readings after an equalize charge before adding water vs. after adding water and doing a short bulk charge?<br>Howie<br><div data-smartmail="gmail_signature" dir="auto">Howie Michaelson<br>Sun Catcher<br>NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer\u2122<br>Solar Electric & Heat Pumps Systems Sales & Service<br>802-272-0004</div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Feb 23, 2021, 5:27 PM William Miller <<a href="mailto:william@millersolar.com">william@millersolar.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="m_1671636066477944840WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Wrenches:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">If you recall, I had asked the question: After equalizing batteries, should I check SG before or after watering? I performed the test I had promised to do. The answer is, add water first.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Here is the report on my test: <a href="https://millersolar.com/MillerSolar/case_studies/26%20Specific_Graviity/Specific_Gravity.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Link</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Conclusion: Here is the proper order of steps to check Specific Gravity:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">1. Verify water level in cells is above the moss-guard. Add water only to bring water to top of moss-guard if needed.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">2. Run Equalizing charge.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">3. Add distilled water to all cells to bring electrolyte to recommended level. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">4. Apply bulk charge voltage to batteries for 30 minutes to mix electrolyte.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">5. Test and record Specific Gravity.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">It seems obvious now, but I had to test it out\u2026</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">William</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Miller Solar</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">805-438-5600</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a href="http://www.millersolar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">www.millersolar.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">CA Lic. 773985</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div></div>
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