Battery Acid Overflow

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  • Lane Ockerman

    #1

    Battery Acid Overflow

    Hello to All,

    I have a slight amount of Battery Acid overflow on the side of my AC Delco "original" stlye battery. I have cleaned it off twice but the white residue keeps returning. Does anyone have a "cure" to keep it from returning??

    If so, what did you use ??
    Thanks,
    Lane
    #38102
  • Wayne Pope (722)
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • September 1, 1975
    • 1025

    #2
    Re: Battery Acid Overflow

    Sounds like your system is overcharging.

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    • Dave Strickland (21448)
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • September 1, 1992
      • 2881

      #3
      Re: Battery Acid Overflow

      Lane,
      First find out why you have the residue. After you find the reason a mixture of baking soda and water will neutralize it. I may require a couple of applications.

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      • Wayne Kindschy (33314)
        Expired
        • December 1, 1999
        • 1030

        #4
        Re: Battery Acid Overflow

        Lane,

        You may have a leaker. If the battery is over four years old a may be time to replace it.

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        • Kevin #38315

          #5
          Re: Battery Acid Overflow

          They do make pads that you can install under the battery that will absorb and neutralize the acid. You can get a bright yellow one at many auto stores that look like this , but I also found you can get them in black. Here's one source but I'm sure there are others.

          I have *NO* affiliation with either of these companies or products.

          Cleaning it as soon as you find it is definately the right response. These mats are just some insurance in case you don't spot a leak quick enough!

          Kevin

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          • Kevin #38315

            #6
            Re: Battery Acid Overflow

            Oops! I guess weblinks in the message part don't work. Here's the black battery mat:




            Black Battery Mat

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