I would like to know if anyone has used this epoxy on a battery. One of the SLA (sealed lead acid) batteries on my mobility scooter has developed a small crack in the bottom of one of them and is leaking acid. Not much, but any amount is too much. The...
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Hello, i repair woodwind instruments and so far was using T-88 only with wood and metal parts. It look like it should work for you too because it has very good quality. May be would be better if you try to find who is making T-88 and send your question directly. Good Luck!
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I have not had this experience, but could the battery contacts be corroded? The directions do say to remove the batteries when not using, so that is what I do, since I only use it for traveling.
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I have not used it for that application, buy I would think that it would work well at removing any corrosion if it exists. It can't hurt in any case. I've been using DeOxit for many tears and have found that it works wonders on any and all electrical contacts. One area that people forget are the various ground straps or cables they have in the engine compartment. Disconnect them and clean well with De-Oxit and replace tightly. I've seen cleaning the grounds fix some strange electrical problems.
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Don't know about warranty. It is my understanding that sealed lead acid batteries are good for a certain number of discharge/recharge cycles and then they are shot. So it is not a matter of time, but a matter of how many times you have had a power outage that drains the battery. If you leave a sealed lead acid battery sit discharged for a long time,that will kill it too.
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Duracell batteries have ruined a LOT of items in my home....candles, wall hangings, flashlights...kids toys.I did NOT leave the batteries in for years....it took less than on year for them to leak.......!! Will NOT bebuying anymore Duracell batteries.
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One problem is that the manufacturer doesn't give this use an OK. For low voltage connections--up to 48 volts--try Noco brand NCP-2 battery terminal spray. It doesn't completely dry, but it will keep connections corrosion free to maintain a good connection and reduce friction between moving contacts. I've used NCP-2 since the 1970's for this purpose.
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Yes, I've haven't had any problems using it directly over epoxy primer within the recoat window but in the U-Pol Raptor TDS (Custom Coat is the same thing) it recommends waiting for the epoxy to fully cured and then sanding or scuffing.
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I didn't do either. I bought this and installed it on my airplane. I glued it to the crankcase assembly with high temperature Permatex. It has worked great since 2010 when I bought it. Needless to say the FAA would have a conniption if they knew I had used a non-aviation part. Oh well, I am completely satisfied. As to your question, and me being an automotive technician, I would apply it to the side of the battery and you only need to use it for an hour or two.Carri
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My battery was slidining in nd out freely. Looks lie your battery had a body damage and the acid rected with the battery's body.
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Please do not add this product to a lead acid battery. Lead acid batteries contain sulfuric acid. When sulfuric acid comes in contact with aluminum as in aluminum sulfate, it produces hydrogen gas which burns and could cause the battery to burst injuring you. If you simply add lead, without creating an electrode, it could also cause a problem. Put your safety first and just buy a new battery.
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Absolutely. Last summer, I left my lights on and ran the battery dead. I jumped it from a car and then when I got home I put it on a Battery Tender, Jr. for a full day and let it charge up. It's been fine ever since. Were it an old school battery, I would have had problems from sulfating. These are incredible batteries, and, at least for mine, the Battery Tender worked perfectly.
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The epoxy will seal into porous substances no problem you will have to do it in layers over a couple of days. My only concern would be leaching from the epoxy itself for that you would need the MSDS sheets. If you contact the folks at AreoMarine they will get it for you very friendly group of people.
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How do I find out what is wrong with this battery? I did not know that you aren't supposed to use the regular battery tenders on these kind of batteries and I left it charging for a couple of days and now it is beyond dead. So if the tender didn't kill it, apparently (also read just now in the questions section) if it drops below 8% charge it is no longer anything but a paperweight? So tell me now if I should just go out and buy a new battery after wasting my money on the 1 ride I got out of this battery.
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A Lead-Acid battery like this begins its useful lifespan as soon as it is filled with acid. If you buy a battery that was filled several years ago, it may be about to expire by the time you fit it into your application. Also, the flipping and turning during shipment may cause acid to leak from the vent holes, causing battery damage and a hazardous situation. Generally, an empty battery is shipped with a bottle of acid so you can activate it yourself, but this vendor has chosen not to.
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These are sealed batteries. That is a standard warning on all lead acid batteries. The chance of gas being released is very small. They are used on thousands of Jazzy motorized wheelchair scooters.
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Sam, I've had one of these in my Kawasaki Mule utility vehicle for over a year and it has performed flawlessly. Like any battery, regular charging to keep it topped off will extend the life. This battery is easily worth the cost. Recommended!
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Hard to answer without more specifics. All batteries will eventually wear out, including lead-acid batteries like this one. They start to go bad as soon as the acid is added, but the process is speeded up with repeated drain/charge cycles. Basement watchdog batteries are shipped without acid: you must purchase this locally and add it to the battery. If the acid is added correctly and the battery still doesn't function it is defective. If it can't hold a charge after minimal use, either it is defective or there is a problem with the charger or its connections. A defective battery should be covered under warranty.