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jeffo

Posted 4/29/2004 9:36 AM (#105462)
Subject: milky electrolyte

Posts: 34

Location: St Cloud, MN

i was having some problems with my batteries holding a charge. when i went to check the water level, in the dual purpose starting/battery two of the cells had milky water. i'm guessing this is not good, but how does it happen and do i have to buy a new battery ? Thanks!

Mother

Posted 4/30/2004 10:23 AM (#105567 - in reply to #105462)
Subject: RE: milky electrolyte

Posts: 96

Location: Eden Prairie, Mn.

I think you have/had low water levels in those cells over time, exposing the plates to air and recharging/discharging
causing the plates to form excessive 'sulfating', plate errosion. In possible conjuntion with poor plate connections aiding
the deterioration.
The sulfate then hase flaked/fell off and has dissolved into smaller particles causing the 'milky' electrolyte.

You will probably need just to buy a new batt. Save your self a headache.

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