ag battery

[big bubba]

K factory battery lasted 12 yrs. & replaced this spring. the replacement has 2 removable wet cell inspection covers, factory original was closed cell
have noticed weeping overrun on battery tray now w/rust, etc.
given severe operating conditions w/heat & vibration, are closed cell batteries the ag standard? i don't intend to keep rinsing the supporting battery tray
thx in advance i'll prob replace accordingly soon....does TSC have the HD closed cell tractor batteries?

 

[RickB]

Lead acid batteries are all vented. Every one. Cap styles vary.

 

[big bubba]

Lead acid batteries are all vented. Every one. Cap styles vary.

thank you. only 1 of the 2 inspection covers is slightly gurgling after use. i'm talking minimal but enough to rust, etc
so it's vent may be restricted, or is this normal after all that activity of that type battery?
i don't like the acid weep

 

[3Ts]

Is the cell that is gurgling over filled?
I'm curious, you mention 2 inspection covers. That means that 3 cells are covered by one inspection cover. Do you check the battery fluid in each cell periodically? If all the cells are maintained and only 1 is gurgling, you may have a defective cell. If all cells are gurgling then you're overcharging the battery.

 

[big bubba]

Is the cell that is gurgling over filled?
I'm curious, you mention 2 inspection covers. That means that 3 cells are covered by one inspection cover. Do you check the battery fluid in each cell periodically? If all the cells are maintained and only 1 is gurgling, you may have a defective cell. If all cells are gurgling then you're overcharging the battery.

thank you for that. am starting to think the same. it's basically new, so i'll check level & remove some if needed.
good point. in theory, after that no seepage.
from now on, will replace only w/closed deck thanks again

 

[WranglerX]

Get AGM battery instead of "flooded cell" battery......

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[monkeyboy22]

AGM batteries can be used and stored on their sides without any leaks and they're maintenance free unless you want to keep it on a battery tender to keep it's charge status up.

 

[Beaver Cove Deere]

AGM all day every day.

The vent hose needs to be installed on the battery venting below the tray to prevent the acid from eating the steel.

 

[Username Taken]

K factory battery lasted 12 yrs. & replaced this spring. the replacement has 2 removable wet cell inspection covers, factory original was closed cell
have noticed weeping overrun on battery tray now w/rust, etc.
given severe operating conditions w/heat & vibration, are closed cell batteries the ag standard? i don't intend to keep rinsing the supporting battery tray
thx in advance i'll prob replace accordingly soon....does TSC have the HD closed cell tractor batteries?

What group size is it?

Just find the group size on it, then go get an AGM battery.

Machines that vibrate a lot, motorcycles (especially dirt bikes), big diesel trucks/tractors, and boats, since they get bounced around a lot, and many other machines really need an AGM battery.

You probably have a full-size battery on it anyway, so finding an AGM battery shouldn't be any problem at all. I just bought 2 for my Diesel P/U at Advance Auto.

 

[RickB]

Yeah, throw away a two or three month old battery that probably cost $100 bucks or more. Easy advise to give. Not something I'm about to do or suggest.

 

[5030]

I regard starting batteries as consumable parts. Consequently, I change them out every 5 years.

 

[5030]

Just because it's an AGM (absorbed glass mat) don't mean it's not vented because they are. Any battery with electrolyte in it, flooded cell or AGM will be vented. Only difference between an AGM and a flooded cell is the acid is in suspension in the glass (fiberglass) mat.

 

[Username Taken]

Just because it's an AGM (absorbed glass mat) don't mean it's not vented because they are. Any battery with electrolyte in it, flooded cell or AGM will be vented. Only difference between an AGM and a flooded cell is the acid is in suspension in the glass (fiberglass) mat.

They only vent in extreme circumstances

 

[Tx Jim]

i don't intend to keep rinsing the supporting battery tray
thx in advance i'll prob replace accordingly soon....does TSC have the HD closed cell tractor batteries?

Have you checked your alternator output to be sure it's not overcharging?

 

[5030]

They only vent in extreme circumstances

Key word here is VENTED. Extreme charge or discharge will cause them to gas off and release caustic fumes.

 

[Username Taken]

Key word here is VENTED. Extreme charge or discharge will cause them to gas off and release caustic fumes.

Actually, in my post, the key word is "EXTREME"

 

[Username Taken]

Yeah, throw away a two or three month old battery that probably cost $100 bucks or more. Easy advise to give. Not something I'm about to do or suggest.

Right. Leave it in there until it destroys the battery tray and self-destructs anyway.

 

[big bubba]

Have you checked your alternator output to be sure it's not overcharging?

good point, thought about it. the factory battery was good when replaced (12yrs) & no dashboard alternator lights came on, but that would be worth checking.

 

[RickB]

Right. Leave it in there until it destroys the battery tray and self-destructs anyway.

Or he could address the problem with the new battery. Overfilled, overcharging, improperly secured, improperly vented. Whatever it is.
Doesn't take much thought to spend somebody else's cash.

 

[5030]

No battery (in my view) is gonna last 12 years and not let you down when you really need it.

Starting batteries have to be the most neglected part of any engine powered item.

Like I said previously, 5 years and mine get replaced.