I have eight MK DEKA 225AH Gel batteries. Is it possible to clean and tighten the battery terminals to make sure they work all the time? And is there something I need to pay attention to so I don't get shocked?
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Emmett,I'll answer the second question first: The batteries need to be disconnected before you work on them - they can dump many amps into the tool you are holding, effectively turning it into a giant glowing hot light bulb filament. Don't attempt to work on a battery bank without fully understanding the necessary safety protocols. Here is a sample of books which can get you started. Battery terminals need to stay clean and dry. If they are in a well-ventilated enclosure and they were clean and well-torqued when assembled, then the terminals should not need any maintenance other then spot checking them for corrosion or looseness. If any terminal shows corrosion, it could be the result of a cracked battery housing or a battery that is off-gassing. Inspect the battery closely and remove and replace it if it's bad. If you live in a very humid area, there are also some coatings you can apply to the terminals - and some installers will just use a petroleum jelly, like Vaseline.
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Battery terminals need to stay clean and dry. If they are in a well-ventilated enclosure and they were clean and well-torqued when assembled, then the terminals should not need any maintenance other then spot checking them for corrosion or looseness.
If any terminal shows corrosion, it could be the result of a cracked battery housing or a battery that is off-gassing. Inspect the battery closely and remove and replace it if it's bad.
If you live in a very humid area, there are also some coatings you can apply to the terminals - and some installers will just use a petroleum jelly, like Vaseline.