14.5hrs and the voltage has fallen from 12.35v to 12.27v with the 60W load. (plus 7.5W for the inverter itself.)
I think i'll keep this bank. ;) Even if it died now after drawing 80A total, it'll have its uses... ;)[ Parent ]
After equalizing, you add water to level all the cells off to the same height.
You always add water after charging and while it's still warm. If the cells have exposed plates, you can add just enough to cover the plates, then charge. If you add water before charging you risk an overflow since charging expands the electrolyte volume by heating it and introducing gas bubbles.[ Parent ]
As mentioned before, these cells have Aquamatic plugs, similar to these:
http://www.hawkerpowersource.com/products/accessories.htm
Though, mine are the previous generation, without the hole for measuring the specific gravity; there is a small hole with a plug in the corner of each cell for that purpose. ;)[ Parent ]
