Battery Watering System

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  • August 17, 2014 3:11 PM
    Message # 3076245
    Deleted user
    Like many WS owners I'm sure that checking the water levels or topping off is a pain given the location of the batteries. Has anyone used the Flow-Rite water system ( https://www.flow-rite.com/battery-watering/marine-rv/qwik-fill/kit ) and does it make sense to install??

    Rob

  • August 17, 2014 3:57 PM
    Reply # 3076263 on 3076245
    Deleted user

    Ahoy, I used to sell the Flow Rite system (as well as another brand) when I worked for Crown Lift Trucks.  It was ideal for battery watering and greatly simplified the process.  I plan for it after I get a Simrad tiller pilot.  It won't eliminate the need to open the battery boxes, but topping off is a piece of cake.

  • August 17, 2014 6:17 PM
    Reply # 3076326 on 3076245
    Deleted user

    I have the Qwik-Fill installed and it works well. It absolutely made sense for me as it eliminates all the yoga involved in servicing the batteries and I'm pretty sure it's paid for itself a few times over in battery life since procrastination is no longer a factor.


    Werner

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  • August 17, 2014 10:09 PM
    Reply # 3076394 on 3076245
    Deleted user

    How many batteries can I hook to one pump system?


  • August 17, 2014 10:50 PM
    Reply # 3076405 on 3076245
    Anonymous

    We used the flowrite system.  It can connect as many batteries as you want.  The kit consists of little caps you replace the stock battery caps with.  They have hose connectors and you run the hoses back to a main line which you use to pump water into the batteries.  If you buy more kits you can just tie more and more caps into the main system.  Right now we have four batteries connected, but I suspect you could easily go up to six or eight. 

  • August 17, 2014 11:21 PM
    Reply # 3076410 on 3076245
    Deleted user

    Thanks Tate

  • August 18, 2014 1:44 PM
    Reply # 3077611 on 3076245

    I bought one of these systems, I don't remember which now, and after using it once my batteries failed and had to be replaced. I'm now thinking that I will eventually move the batteries under the starboard settee where I can get to them easily, and where they will be closer to the center of the boat and lower.

  • August 18, 2014 9:54 PM
    Reply # 3077840 on 3077611
    Anonymous
    Frank Scalfano wrote:

    I bought one of these systems, I don't remember which now, and after using it once my batteries failed and had to be replaced. I'm now thinking that I will eventually move the batteries under the starboard settee where I can get to them easily, and where they will be closer to the center of the boat and lower.

    Frank,

    Are you saying that the system was responsible for the battery's deaths?  Or that they just happened to die afterwards and you're now looking for a better solution.  If you do blame them for the death of the batteries, how did it kill them?

  • August 19, 2014 3:01 PM
    Reply # 3078997 on 3076245
    Deleted user

    I have the 'pro fil' system, sold at sextons in Portland, OR.  I think all these systems are about the same.  if your banks are split, you will need a filler tube/coupling for each area.  Highly recommended!  My batteries are inaccessible so this is the only way to go. imho.   

  • August 19, 2014 5:12 PM
    Reply # 3079054 on 3076245
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Photo

    I use  Qwik-Fill and so far has worked good for me - I have 3 12V type 27 batteries. 

    The yellow part replaces the battery caps - and the black fillers are floats - so when the battery is full the floats shut off.  The air in the line is pumped out and vents at the battery.  The pump has a quick connect for the supply line which traps the water in the system. 

    I like being able to top off the batteries in a few minutes. 

    more images here link

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