Battery FAQs
When is the best time to fill my batteries?
The best time to water is after the battery has been fully charged. Since many people equalize the battery once a week and watering needs to occur once a week, it is common to water after the equalized charge.
How do I know when my battery needs water?
Many people set up battery watering on a schedule. However, to save time and money, we recommend our Eagle Eye suite of Level Sensors or Advanced Battery Steward Tracker. With Eagle Eye Level Sensors, indictor lights (either red/green, or bright green/no light) will tell you if your battery needs water. The Advanced Battery Steward Tracker also has the red and green light, but it monitors, sends and records the tracking data, which you can access via your phone or the internet. Both the Eagle Eye Level Sensors and Advanced Battery Steward take the guesswork out of when to water your batteries, saving time and money.
How often should I fill my batteries?
Watering intervals are dependent on the climate, charging methods, application, and age of batteries. Generally, in heavy use applications, batteries need to be watered once a week; in light applications, the batteries may only need water once a month. A Flow-Rite Eagle Eye Elite or Eagle Eye Essential Level Sensor is a great way to help you determine if it is time to water your batteries. If the battery has completed its charge cycle and the Eagle Eye Elite indicator light is red, the battery needs water; if the light is green, there is no need to water yet. If using an Eagle Eye Essential IV Level Sensor, a green light indicates the battery does not need water, when the light is off, it is time to water the batteries.
Can I leave the water supply connected to my batteries at all times?
What temperatures range will a Flow-Rite valve work in?
What is so special about your tubing? What is unique about your tubing?
First, our tubing does not use clamp rings which makes installation fast and easy. Simply cut the tubing and slide it on to the swivel tee barb. A clamp ring is not needed to hold it in place. This means no extra tools and no leaks.
Second, our tubing does not contain plasticizers which are the component in clear tubing that make it flexible. A problem arises in battery environments when the plasticizers leak out of clear tubing which causes the tubing to turn yellow while also making it brittle and leaky. Clear tubing cannot last as long as a battery. Flow-Rite’s tubing will last longer than the battery without any degradation.
What is a flame arrested valve and when/why would I need one?
Our standard Millennium flame-arrested valve includes both an internal and external flame arrestor. The external flame arrestor is designed to protect against an outside spark from entering the cell via the watering system and has been tested to SAE J1495. The internal flame arrestor is designed to prevent a spark from inside the battery from igniting other cells via the watering system.
Does your system work in fast charge applications?
Yes, Flow-Rite is the premier supplier of watering systems to the fast charge industry. Its debris-resistant design coupled with high-grade, reinforced materials make it ideal for environments where fast charge applications require a high-performance valve.
Which valve do you recommend for opportunity charging?
How does the Millennium or Maverick valve work?
Millennium EVO and Maverick valve operation features a breakthrough patented technology that sets a new standard for reliability and versatility with single point watering. Without levers, hinges, or pivot action, Millennium EVO and Maverick valves can operate independently of refill water supply pressure to accurately control cell electrolyte levels. Through Fluidic Displacer Valve Technology, it uses a dual, balanced valve design that allows the displacement force to act directly through the center of the valve without any mechanical leverage. At the same time it is very insensitive to variations in the water supply pressure used, making it a true multi-pressure valve. Fluidic Displacer Technology allows the Millennium EVO and Maverick valves to maintain the low profile and easy tube routing features found in Flow-Rite’s previous PowerStream and Snap-Fill systems.
How many cells can I fill at once?
How long does it take to install a Pro-Fill Kit?
What are the operating specifications for the Millennium or Maverick Valve?
What are the operating specifications for the Pro-Fill valve?
Can I use the Millennium or Maverick system in a cold storage/freezer application?
Do I need to remove the Pro-Fill system from my batteries in the winter?
No. The Pro-Fill system is designed to withstand the harshest of winters and can be left on the battery all winter long. It is always recommended to fully charge your batteries before putting them in storage. Follow battery manufacturers winterization recommendations.
How many Deep Cycle batteries can I fill at one time?
You can fill a total of four 12-volt batteries, or a total of eight 6-volt batteries or a total of six 8-volt batteries or any other combination of batteries up to 24 cells at one time.
