got a question.

woodrow256 · 02-06-2016, 09:03 PM

I bought number 2 welding cables along with new batteries 2 years ago, maybe. Everything stayed neat and corrosion free for a long while. Now it is out of control. Any cable that touched a battery terminal is destroyed to green goo. So i replaced the battery cables, the second set didnt make it but a few months. Are my batteries messed up? It seems like acid is always on top of the batteries now. That started when it started eating cables. Ive sprayed acid neutralizer on them, cleaned them frequently. Im at a loss. How often should i need new cables?

scottyb · 02-06-2016, 09:10 PM

Older batteries can gas more under charge than newer batteries and this can lead to additional corrosion...... however, starting fresh with neutralized battery tops, clean cable ends & good housekeeping can go a long way to warding off the green goo.

02-06-2016, 09:26 PM

also keep the battery water levels at a proper level

Sir Nuke · 02-06-2016, 10:59 PM

The fact that the batteries GAS.....puts the atmosphere under the seat susceptible to corrosion to the gas there......one thing that will help with your situation would be to LIFT UP THE SEAT anytime you are charging the batteries. that allows the gas to escape and less likely to start the corrosion process.

I have a 4' long bungee cord (when extended) and keep it connected to the seat handles, any time I go to charger the batteries, I left up the seat, and the bungee goes around the steering column. works like a champ.

JohnnieB · 02-07-2016, 11:50 AM

After neutralizing and rinsing everything thoroughly, gently buff with soft wire brush until the cable lugs and battery terminals are bright metal and apply a thin coat of NO-OX-ID "A-SPECIAL Electrical Grade" before installing cables on battery terminals and then coat all the exposed metal surfaces after the cables are connected.

This is the OEM site: http://www.sanchem.com/electrical-co...lubricant.html

I buy it from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/OX-A-Special-Conductive-Grease-Antenna/dp/B00HSW341A

It also comes in smaller containers.

woodrow256 · 02-09-2016, 08:44 PM

Ok, thanks for the info. I already bungie my seat up so my cats wont use it as a scratching post.

02-06-2016, 09:03 PM	#1
woodrow256 Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northeast Alabama Posts: 102	got a question. I bought number 2 welding cables along with new batteries 2 years ago, maybe. Everything stayed neat and corrosion free for a long while. Now it is out of control. Any cable that touched a battery terminal is destroyed to green goo. So i replaced the battery cables, the second set didnt make it but a few months. Are my batteries messed up? It seems like acid is always on top of the batteries now. That started when it started eating cables. Ive sprayed acid neutralizer on them, cleaned them frequently. Im at a loss. How often should i need new cables?

02-06-2016, 09:10 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: got a question. Older batteries can gas more under charge than newer batteries and this can lead to additional corrosion...... however, starting fresh with neutralized battery tops, clean cable ends & good housekeeping can go a long way to warding off the green goo.

02-06-2016, 09:26 PM	#3
crash test dummy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: got a question. also keep the battery water levels at a proper level
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02-06-2016, 10:59 PM	#4
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia, Texas Posts: 17,992	Re: got a question. The fact that the batteries GAS.....puts the atmosphere under the seat susceptible to corrosion to the gas there......one thing that will help with your situation would be to LIFT UP THE SEAT anytime you are charging the batteries. that allows the gas to escape and less likely to start the corrosion process. I have a 4' long bungee cord (when extended) and keep it connected to the seat handles, any time I go to charger the batteries, I left up the seat, and the bungee goes around the steering column. works like a champ.

02-07-2016, 11:50 AM	#5
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: got a question. After neutralizing and rinsing everything thoroughly, gently buff with soft wire brush until the cable lugs and battery terminals are bright metal and apply a thin coat of NO-OX-ID "A-SPECIAL Electrical Grade" before installing cables on battery terminals and then coat all the exposed metal surfaces after the cables are connected. This is the OEM site: http://www.sanchem.com/electrical-co...lubricant.html I buy it from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/OX-A-Special-Conductive-Grease-Antenna/dp/B00HSW341A http://www.amazon.com/OX-A-Special-Conductive-Grease-Antenna/dp/B00HSW341A It also comes in smaller containers.

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02-09-2016, 08:44 PM	#6
woodrow256 Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northeast Alabama Posts: 102	Re: got a question. Ok, thanks for the info. I already bungie my seat up so my cats wont use it as a scratching post.

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