So I put my two trolling motor batteries in the truck today and one tipped over while riding. The battery acid leaked out (just a little bit of it leaked out). Should I put water in there then charge it up or should I get something else to top it off? This is a deep cycle battery by the way.
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196CC Tidewater 2008
Suzuki 115 2008
2007 Toyota Tundra TRD 5.7L V8
I’d just top it off with some distilled water.
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Yep,distilled water.
10 4 guys… thanks lucky for me I work in a lab where distilled water comes out like handwashing water. hahah
“My fish served a whole lunchon. Your fish look like a munchkin”
196CC Tidewater 2008
Suzuki 115 2008
2007 Toyota Tundra TRD 5.7L V8
What are the adverse affects of using tape water, if any? I have always just topped mine of with that. Am I cutting battery life short?
Most tap water has too many minerals in it that will set up on and attack the plates - also tap water will promote corrosion on the terminals for the same reasons.
2000 Sea Pro 255 CC
250 Johnson Ocean Pro
" Always have a plan. "
I would recommend you replace what leaked out with electrolite. It’s easy to buy at any auto parts store… If we are talking a few drops then yes distilled water…
Marine Surveyor
Distilled water, then a good charge.
Russ B.
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