Question on My Trolling batteries

[bushart]

Hey Guys

 

The boat has not been used for some time now--prob 3 weeks to month

 

I opened the storage compartment lid--and there was a real bad sulpher smell lingering in there.

 

Both batteries are charged right up

 

Wonderin if I should be more concerned with them during hook ups now---never smelled that before?

 

Do Think they're on their way Out??

[Roy]

Any sign of a leak in there?

[Roy]

They might have gotten a power surge or been over charged somehow.....

[bushart]

Hey Roy

 

Don't see any leaks---I'll check that tomorrow again--but nothing evident

[bushart]

Also I did charge one battery up after the last trip--never used it after being charged

[Fisherman]

Sulphur smell is the common sign that a battery has been "boiled" or over charged. I would think whatever you are using for a charger may be the culprit or one of the batteries has an internal short causing a problem. Take them out of the boat compartment and test each individually. Remember battery safety, wear goggles when dealing with suspect batteries.

[bushart]

Thanks Fisherman

 

I'm using the onboard Minn Kota charger

[fish_fishburn]

Before you do any more charging you might want to pop the tops and check the levels. If there a bit low top em up with distilled water and recharge. Good luck.

[Dabluz]

Before you do any more charging you might want to pop the tops and check the levels. If there a bit low top em up with distilled water and recharge. Good luck.

 

 

Also wash them with a water and baking soda solution, rinse well and then make sure they are dry. High humidity and/or moisture on the batteries can cause a current flow from one battery post to the other and slowly discharge your batteries.

[bushart]

Thanks Guys

[skeeter]

Be VERY CAREFUL when working with batteries.

I had 1 EXPLODE in my face when I was boosting a car.

They do explode just like a bomb.

[Billy Bob]

Lots of good solid advice here.

[bushart]

Thanks again guys---will look into these