The batteries are also supposed to be fully charged before equalizing. John In a message dated 4/11/2007 10:48:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rcrogers6@kennett.net writes: Did you check your electrolyte level. Equalization on modern 3 stage chargers is time and should be temperature limited. You must remove the caps from lead acid batteries to permit the hydrogen to escape - the boat should be open. After equalization, it is often necessary to top-off the batteries with distilled water. In fact, with hindsight, it would be wise to top them off prior to equalization. Ron Rogers _______________________________________________ http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers-and-trawlering To unsubscribe send email to trawlers-and-trawlering-request@lists.samurai.com with the word UNSUBSCRIBE and nothing else in the subject or body of the message. Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.