Battery watering maintenance methods for flooded batteries

**xrated** · 03-13-2021, 09:03 AM

I use one of these....it's a 1/2 liter squeeze bottle.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wash-Bott...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

**powerscol** · 03-13-2021, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by xrated

I use one of these....it's a 1/2 liter squeeze bottle.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wash-Bott...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

DOH! xrated Boy did you bring back memories of organic chemistry, That looks slick and I know it should work. Folks thanks so much for the input and keeping this thread on track. Lots of good ideas.

Thanks again - Keith

**xrated** · 03-13-2021, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by powerscol

DOH! xrated Boy did you bring back memories of organic chemistry, That looks slick and I know it should work. Folks thanks so much for the input and keeping this thread on track. Lots of good ideas.

Thanks again - Keith

I have two Trojan T105 batteries in my Toy Hauler and I can fill one of those bottles up 3/4 of the way full, and when I'm done watering the batteries, I pour the distilled water that's left over, back into the jug. With 4 batteries like you have, you might possibly have to stop and refill the bottle once. I've been using this method for years and it works very well.

**sgrol60** · 03-14-2021, 05:28 PM

I use the Flow rite system. Just squeeze the bulb with intake in jar of distilled water until it is hard (like the old outboard motors used to use). Works great and don't have to look at or remove anything.

**powerscol** · 03-14-2021, 05:37 PM

Thanks folks
I am going to start with what @xrated suggested and save $120 or more. Then decide if I want the Flow Rite.
Have a great week everyone

**kscaddo** · 03-16-2021, 11:28 AM

Ear syringe and a flashlight. Sore back next.

**HappyFiver** · 03-17-2021, 02:50 PM

This is what I use. No spill. Auto shut off.

https://www.amazon.com/Cycle-Battery...6014046&sr=8-2

**Foothiller** · 03-17-2021, 03:56 PM

I used a system similar to watermybattery with an electric golf cart - it led to the early demise of two sets of batteries at my snowbird condo. My theory is that the cell water slowly evaporated over the summer and the cell floats did not drop (because there was no vibration from the stationary cart), thus no water got added to the cells. If I'm right, they'd work OK as long as you move once in a while.

I've used a wash bottle - it's great as long as you can see the water level in the cells. Often it's hard to see the water level - I like the no-brainer auto-shutoff bottles like happyfiver recommended.

**Malco1** · 03-17-2021, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Scott'n'Wendy

I pop the tops off twice per year and top off with de-ionized water if needed. I don't use a hydrometer, just top up. Once it can't hold a decent charge...I replace.
I use a syringe for topping off.

I have 2 6V Exide golf cart batteries in my front bay. I keep a gallon bottle of distilled water and a plastic cup in the bay. I check the batteries once a month and fill as necessary.