Checking the fluid levels in a marine or golf car battery is crucial to ensure the battery is functioning correctly. It is better to be safe than sorry when dealing with battery acid, so it is essential to use rubber gloves and safety glasses when doing so. You don’t want the acid to come in contact with your skin or clothes as it will cause damage. Use paper towels to clean up any spills that may occur.
To check the fluid levels, you will need distilled water, a hydrometer, a screwdriver, and a funnel. Hydrometer is a device that has four little balls that tell you the charge of your battery. If all four balls are floating, the battery will have a good charge. If one of them is down, there is a little chart that comes with the hydrometer that tells you what’s going on.
To check the fluid levels, pop the caps off the battery. If it’s a 12-volt battery, it should have six holes across it. If it’s a six-volt battery, it will only have three. Tap the top of the battery a little bit to remove any excess liquid on the caps. The fluid levels should be at the bottom of the plastic. Do not let them come up into the plastic at all. Use the hydrometer to check the fluid levels in each cell.
If one cell is low on water, use a funnel to add a little bit of distilled water. Be careful not to overfill the battery, and go slow to avoid spills. If any acid spills on the floor, use a paper towel to clean it up. Once you’re done with the paper towel, dispose of it properly in an old shopping bag or something plastic.
Checking the fluid levels of a battery is crucial to its performance. Always remember to be safe when dealing with battery acid and follow the necessary precautions.