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Toymods member
I supported Toymods
Location:
Rydalmere, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: What causes battery acid splash?
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Fri, 13 September 2002 12:03
 
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I took it to a sparky in Lismore today, and he said that the voltage regulator is actually over-efficient, and if I had it replaced it would probably do the same thing. What he said could have been the problem is that the battery was too small for the job, considering I have foglights and 170-series LightForce spotties as well (battery-sapper's), and that if I have the spotties on for a while (like 5-10 minutes), the alternator is charging and charging the battery, and as a consequence is quite possibly overcharging the battery making the liquid in the cells boil and splash anything in range through the vent holes in the plugs.
I've been advised to get a bigger battery, one with possibly 9 plates, or a small 11-plate battery instead. Also the same CCA rating or around that area too (390).
Thanks for your post, Norbie. 
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