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What is the anti-sulphation chemical and where do you get it please ?

Thank you.

Peter Fogg wrote:

>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Trevor J. Kenchington"
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>
>>Well, my own boat ...doesn't carry
>>batteries, mostly because I have no way to keep them charged when she is
>>on her mooring, ....
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>>
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>I once had the same problem, and fitted a small solar panel that gave 5
>watts at best (sun shining directly on it). With a healthy fully charged
>battery its trickle charge was all that was needed to stay 'topped up' and
>that was the end of the flat battery syndrome. I only needed electrical
>power for the radio and the nav. and cabin lights. Having such a small
>output it was wired directly, no need for any more complication (it had a
>built-in one way switch so didn't drain power overnight). It was flexible,
>like a small mat, and easily moved to different positions. As you are in a
>rather high latitude you could need a more powerful model. I also added an
>anti-sulphation chemical to the electrolyte, as prolonged trickle charging
>can lead to sulphur coating the battery plates and reducing their life.
>
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Courtney Thomas
s/v Mutiny
lying Oriental, NC

   

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