From: bobnospam@gmail.com   
      
   Jim Rojas wrote:   
   > Nick Amato wrote:   
   >> Honestly, its been probably about a year since it was set up this   
   >> way.. and I think the person who had them before me had it wrong too   
   >> then. So a total of around a year and a half like that.  How would I   
   >> know if I have permanent damage?   
   >   
   > A 4 to 1 mixture of distilled or rain water & epson salt to help keep   
   > your batteries in top condition.   
   >   
   > 4 parts of distilled or rain water   
   > 1 part epson salt   
   >   
   > You can make a quick batch using a microwave and a glass measuring   
   > cup.   
   > I like to make a half gallon at a time and keep it on hand at all   
   > times.   
   > 1. Bring the water to a slight boil.   
   > 2. Add epson salt and stir until it is all dissolved. Never add epson   
   > salt without first dissolving it. It will just sink to the bottom and   
   > clump. 3. Allow mixture to cool.   
   > 4. Add in each cell as needed. If possible, shake the battery to mix   
   > it up good.   
   > 5. Do not overfill your batteries. It will overflow and make a mess. a   
   > 1/4 inch over the top of the plate is more than enough.   
   >   
   > You can also try this recipe with batteries that no longer hold a good   
   > charge. Marine, Golf Cart, and Fork Lift batteries are best to use   
   > because the plates are much thicker. Car batteries plates for the most   
   > part are thin, and they disintegrate easily over time.   
   >   
   > You can use car batteries if you do the following:   
   >   
   > 1. Completely drain the battery of all liquids.   
   > 2. Add baking soda to the old battery acid to neutralize it, and safe   
   > disposal.   
   > 3. Rinse out the batteries a few times using rain water (free). Rinse   
   > until the water comes out clear. DO NOT USE A WATER HOSE. You can use   
   > compressed air and a plastic tube if you want to agitate the plates.   
   > The impurities in in normal drinking water will destroy your battery.   
   > 4. Make your 4 to 1 mixture, and allow it to cool.   
   > 5. Pour it into each cell.   
   > 6. Leave the fill caps loose.   
   > 7. Charge your battery at no more than 2 amps for about 3 days.   
   > 8. Take readings each day and write down the results.   
   > 9. After the 3 days have passed, do a load test. You are not going to   
   > get a full 100% of the rated CCA, but if you get 50-90 percent, then   
   > you are good to go.   
      
   You are replacing the battery acid with water and epson salts?? Does this   
   really   
   work? How?   
      
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