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itallushrt

Posted 5/12/2009 9:42 AM (#377568 - in reply to #377549)
Subject: RE: trolling motor batteries

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Location: Kentucky

Depending on the battery type there may be additional maintenance required.

If you're using a flooded cell battery then charging a very high amp rate you will more quickly evaporate the water out of the battery. I always recharge at 2 amps unless I've fished late and expect an early morning return trip. Charging at the lower amperage will not produce as much heat and therefore "boil" less water out of the battery. Even so it is still necessary to check the water levels periodically and refill as necessary with distilled water. In the off season (is there such a thing??? =P ) then at least 1 once a month or every 2 weeks connect your charger to your battery and give it a maintenance fill up.

The gel and AGM batteries that are permanently sealed do not lose water to evaporation like their flooded cell counterparts.