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Old 11-06-2020, 08:57 AM   #1
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2016 Bounder 35k Battery question with Flow-rite

I'm not familiar with the flow-rite battery watering system on my 35K.. I understand it is to make it easier to fill the water batteries, and that the tube hanging down under the battery compartment is probably the fill-tube, but how you do fill the batteries without overfilling them.

Secondly, should i got to AGM batteries (4 - 6 volt) batteries
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Regarding your 1st question, the system has "float valves" for lack of a better description, that independently shut off flow to batteries as they attain required fill level. Makes the watering process much quicker and easier to perform.

Re AGM vs. wet cell, I'd have to ask why would you go to AGM when your batteries are still good and young. While you won't have to check water level with AGM, they're significantly more expensive and to my understanding don't perform any better than wet cell batteries. Stick with what you have, keep your water levels up and treat them well. You'll get 5 and likely more years out of them and a lot of experience that you can then use to help you choose when you need to replace them. By that time, who knows what your options will be?
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I put flo-rite on my batteries and it’s been a game changer. I use the squeeze bulb vs the auto. When ever you squeeze enough water in the cap has a float and cuts of access so as not to over fill
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Just curious...

Can you change to the “flo-rite” fill system on any wet batteries
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In general, yes. But you have to check to make sure the caps fit your particular batteries. Might be other fit considerations as well.
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AGM has practical advantages for those who aren't good at battery care, i.e. routine cell checks and annual maintenance. If you are the type to ignore batteries until one day they don't work, an AGM may pay off for you. AGM also is less likely to outgas and cause corrosion of nearby metals or electronics, which can be a big factor in some installations. For those long term advantages you pay a substantial price premium vs a 6v wet cell golf car battery. However, the price premium vs a 12v true deep cycle is much less.


I see no reason to change 6v wet cells to 6v AGM as long as the present batteries are in good condition. When replacement time comes, you can weigh the wet cell vs AGM decision based on your own needs.
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