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tjvogtiii · 08-28-2018, 05:27 PM

I was just told about battery filling system. Never ever heard of them. Can anyone out there tell me about their expierences? PROS and CONS and brands. I did google searches and got very confused.

jepeed · 08-28-2018, 06:16 PM

We had it on a Alpine Coach 2005 I removed it after a while as hose broke, then the pump quit. They may be better now. Check on Alpine owners

BFlinn181 · 08-28-2018, 06:34 PM

I know this one is pretty good:

https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Batte...stems-s/13.htm

Here's another one:

U.S. Battery | Leader in Deep Cycle Batteries | Battery Watering Systems | Deep Cycle Batteries | U.S. Battery Mfg. Co.

My Dad had a watering system on his golf cart, it kept them good for many years with little effort. Sure beat manually checking and topping off all the batteries in his cart!

Use the search box at the top of the page with the Google logo to search the forum for other threads on the topic, there have been a number of threads, but I don't remember any recently.

YC1 · 08-28-2018, 06:52 PM

With four large batteries or hard to reach batteries it makes filling them easy and far less neglected. Most batteries are murdered do to lack of proper maintenance.

With the watering system it takes a few minutes to top them off with distilled water.

Mark2250 · 08-28-2018, 06:59 PM

I use the flow rite pro fill bought 2 sets from rv upgrades 4 batteries simple to use it was a pain to get the caps off and water now it’s effortless.one of my better buys for the rv

Air Conditioned Gypsy · 08-29-2018, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BFlinn181

I know this one is pretty good:

https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Batte...stems-s/13.htm

Here's another one:

U.S. Battery | Leader in Deep Cycle Batteries | Battery Watering Systems | Deep Cycle Batteries | U.S. Battery Mfg. Co.

My Dad had a watering system on his golf cart, it kept them good for many years with little effort. Sure beat manually checking and topping off all the batteries in his cart!

Use the search box at the top of the page with the Google logo to search the forum for other threads on the topic, there have been a number of threads, but I don't remember any recently.

If you are confused about the watering system, call the folks at US Battery, shown in Bflinn's post. I called them and the guy figured out the correct size and type for me. If you have a battery bank, I recommend getting a watering system, and I recommend contacting US Battery.

Regards.

Chuck

luvlabs · 08-29-2018, 08:54 AM

A battery watering system makes it far easier to keep your battery water levels at the correct level. I've used them since my Phaeton (6 batteries, some impossible to reach) to my current Navion (2 big 6v batteries under the steps). Once a month, 5 minutes, a jug of distilled water, and you are done. Can't beat it. Of course, you could get AGM batteries.

bepar108 · 09-03-2018, 06:03 AM

I also use the flow rite pro system and agree that it was one of my best purchases. Even if the install gets a bit cumbersome, (depending on the access to your battery tops, it is very worth the effort.

hardy1000 · 09-03-2018, 06:22 AM

I use the flow rite system and it is effortless to maintain the battery water at the correct level.

Fiesta48 · 09-03-2018, 07:19 AM

What is so hard about opening the caps, looking in and adding water every few months? Also give me chance to look over terminals, voltage and cleanliness.

KennyGolub · 09-03-2018, 07:48 AM

Put me in the camp that says using the filing system is nice.

I've had it on two coaches now. I just drop one end of the hose in a jug of distilled water and squeeze the bulb until I see all the little white "poppers" pop up. Just like when cooking a turkey

I still can clean/check the terminals. My batteries are on a sliding tray, and I pull it out when filling.

rgvtexan · 09-03-2018, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KennyGolub

Put me in the camp that says using the filing system is nice.

I've had it on two coaches now. I just drop one end of the hose in a jug of distilled water and squeeze the bulb until I see all the little white "poppers" pop up. Just like when cooking a turkey

I still can clean/check the terminals. My batteries are on a sliding tray, and I pull it out when filling.

What system has the "poppers"?

KennyGolub · 09-03-2018, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rgvtexan

What system has the "poppers"?

I call them poppers. My words, not theirs.
You can easily check if any of the cells are low just by looking at the filler cap. It has a little white "float" you can see through a small plastic viewer on top of the cap. The float starts going down with the water.

While this: https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Water...atering+system
isn't the same brand as mine, it's the same principal.

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rgvtexan · 09-03-2018, 10:18 PM

I have the Flo Rite on the MH, work great.

Looking for a set for a 48V Golf Cart, 6 ea 8 V batteries= 24 cells.

It would take 4 of these kits at over $200 for the cart. https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Rite-RV2...ords=flow+rite

Does your set with the poppers allow a manifold system? ie have float valves so they don't over fill? What is the brand?