Quick Fill Watering System

The Only Sarge
The Only Sarge Solar Expert Posts: 164 ✭✭✭✭✭
in Off Grid Solar & Battery Systems #1
I can already tell this checking the water level is gonna be a PITA.
I searched and couldn't find anything......
I was thinking about using one of these...just buying for one battery and moving it from battery to battery....sure would simplify things as my batteries are difficult to see down into the cavity......any comments? Thank you.......
http://www.powrparts.com/qwik-fillon-boardwateringsystem-marinebatteries.aspx?variation=488
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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Quick Fill Watering System

    It looks lame. I'm thinking of a gallon jug and some 3/8 tubing to fill my bank with.
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  • The Only Sarge
    The Only Sarge Solar Expert Posts: 164 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Quick Fill Watering System

    It has float valves so it shuts off the water when the valve reaches full.
    My issue is getting under to the bottom batteries to see down into battery.
    I dont know about "lame" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg7JKjXjRq0&feature=related
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  • sawmill
    sawmill Solar Expert Posts: 93 ✭✭✭
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    Re: Quick Fill Watering System

    I use a system from www.batterywatering.com for single point watering. This really takes the drudgery out of this chore. I have a small tank with a quick connect for distilled water mounted above the battery bank. I water on a schedule and this process usually takes less than one minute to complete.

    Each battery cap replacement has a float that stops the water flow when that cell is full and allows water to flow to other cells as needed. These caps also have a visual indicator that shows the acid level without having to remove anything. There is also a flip lid that allows access for hydrometer readings when desired.

    There is a visual flow indicator on the line coming from the fill tank so it is easy to determine when all cells are full. There are different floats available for different flooded battery types.

    This is a product that hopefully our hosts might consider picking up for resale.
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  • The Only Sarge
    The Only Sarge Solar Expert Posts: 164 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Quick Fill Watering System

    Those are nice. Yes I looked at our host firstly and did not find anything.
    I have series 29 batteries and did not see those specific valves for my batteries. I will revisit. Thank you for your input and the pics!
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  • andyrud
    andyrud Solar Expert Posts: 70 ✭✭
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    Re: Quick Fill Watering System

    Look at Jan Watercraft Products. I have the Pro-Fill System and it changed watering the batteries from a chore to fun.

    Andy

    Janwp.com
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