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Specific gravity, checking
Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary
items
CAUTION!
Notes:
The specific gravity can be tested immediately after charging the battery.
Commercially available hydrometerShop towelWhen working with battery acid, make sure to follow all "Warnings
and safety precautions for lead-acid batteries." Wear suitable
protective clothing and eye protection. When disposing of batteries, always comply with applicable
Federal, State and local laws regarding the disposal of batteries
and sulfuric acid. In order to better determine the overall condition of a battery, always
perform a specific gravity test in conjunction with the load test. The temperature of the electrolyte must be at least 10 C (50 F).
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