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Old 11-21-2010, 02:04 PM   #8
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Accelerated electrolyte consumption is usually the sign of an aging battery. As these things get older, the conversion of lead oxide to lead sulfate (production of current) and then back to lead oxide (on recharge) tends to be less complete, leading to the build up of sulfates on the plates, which increases the resistance inside the battery. Higher resistance leads to higher operating temps, and faster loss of electrolyte/water. While this is normal in the life of the unit, I’d keep and eye on it and periodically load test it……….
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