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Battery Winter
Storage!
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"At
Solar Taos, LLC we have
been living and running our woodshop with clean,
reliable electric made by the
sun
and
Wind
for over Two decades and we love it and we know you will too!"
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Prior to placing batteries into winter
storage make certain the electrolyte level is approximately
1.2" (13mm) above the top of the separators. The electrolyte
level in very cold batteries will be lower than normal, so
let batteries warm to a normal temperature before judging
electrolyte levels.
Once the electrolyte level is correct ensure that the batteries are fully charged. Ensure that the battery tops are clean and dry. See Information Bulletin 501 & 507. Now the choice is whether to leave the batteries aboard your boat or remove and store in a cool dry area. If the batteries are stored aboard the boat, disconnect the terminal cables. This will prevent premature discharge of the batteries due to a ground in the electrical circuits or failure to turn a piece of electrical equipment off. If the batteries become discharged, the electrolyte can freeze when stored below +20° F (70° C). Below shows temperatures at which electrolyte, in various states of charge, starts to freeze.
A 3/4 charged battery is in no danger of freezing. Therefore, batteries should be kept at least 3/4 charged, especially during winter weather. The frequency of checking batteries depends greatly on temperature. The effect of temperature on self discharge for the average fully charged, new, conventional battery in good condition is approximately as follows:
A fully charged battery stored at 80° F (26.7°C) will take 30 days before it self discharges 25 percent. At 50°F (10°C) the time period increases to 100 days. This will give you an idea of how often a battery should be checked. Some makes of batteries will have a higher and some a lower rate of self discharge. This depends on the method of manufacture and purity of materials used. |
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OUR POLICY ABOUT YOUR ORDER
Prices have
been unsteady, since the Iraq War and in most cases we have been
able to absorb the difference.
Should there be a price increase, you will be notified
before we ship so you can make a decision as to keep the
purchase or not.
Once we receive your additional payment, we will fulfill your
order.
Should you decide that you do not want to keep the purchase, you
will need to let us know via eMail.
When making a
purchase from this site, shipping charges are normally included
when placing your order..
On some large items such as appliances, batteries, etc. the shipping and
possibly crating fees may be
extra.
These items are noted by an * at the end of the Part Number.
In such case, you will be notified of the extra charges, which
need to be
paid prior to shipping.
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Last up-dated on
01 July 2008