Checking batteries

[tnbendr]

This might sound like a silly question, but should I disconnect shore power when checking battery levels?

[Flybob]

If you are talking about checking water levels visually, then it is not a bad idea to at least insure that power to the battery is off as opening the fill ports can release hydrogen gas and an accidental short in an enclosed area could cause a problem.

[spock123]

If I want to check the water level in my bank of batteries then the batteries have to come out. No other way to see the water level


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[Paulie Boy]

Originally Posted by Flybob

If you are talking about checking water levels visually, then it is not a bad idea to at least insure that power to the battery is off as opening the fill ports can release hydrogen gas and an accidental short in an enclosed area could cause a problem.

The battery boxes on Berkshires, a class A motorhome are extremely well ventilated. It is my experience that to check water levels does not require anything more than opening the cabinet door and looking at the battery's water level. Make sure to fill with distilled water.


Paul
2015 XL 40QL-60
2015 Jeep Wrangler Unltd. Sahara
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[tmmar]

Not sure if tnbendr means the water level or the voltage level of the batteries.

[KennyGolub]

Originally Posted by Paulie Boy

The battery boxes on Berkshires, a class A motorhome are extremely well ventilated. It is my experience that to check water levels does not require anything more than opening the cabinet door and looking at the battery's water level. Make sure to fill with distilled water.


Paul
2015 XL 40QL-60
2015 Jeep Wrangler Unltd. Sahara
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[tnbendr]

Originally Posted by tmmar

Not sure if tnbendr means the water level or the voltage level of the batteries.

Yes, I did mean water levels and I did disconnect shore power because I had to loosen a couple of connections to move them away from caps.
Thanks all!

[tmmar]

Ben,
Great- just as long as you got the right answer to your question.

[tnbendr]

Originally Posted by tmmar

Ben,
Great- just as long as you got the right answer to your question.