Hydro caps

[shekinahsailor]

I use to require frequent top offs of the batteries and I used to run my refrigeration at the dock constantly.  I've upgraded my electrical system AND quit running the refrigeration (warm beer's not that bad).  Anyhow, this past weekend I ran into a Hunter owner who had the same symptoms and replaced his battery caps with Hydro Caps.  They apparantly function like a catalytic converter.  He now keeps his refrigeration on full time and has not had to top off his batteries in nine months.    They cost approximately $10 each which may not be so expensive when comparing to high use of distilled water.  Through the web I found a supplier in Florida however, my Hunter friend was able to pick his up in Seattle. Has anyone on this list had experience with the caps?

[amoreau]

Hi,  I'm not an expert but I don't think you should have to be topping your batteries all the time.  I also run my fridge constantly during the summer.  I always have my shore power connected and charging at the dock also.  I don't have to top the batteries but once a year.   Al

[Stu Jackson]

John

If you've upgraded to a "real" battery charger, as we discussed last year, you shouldn't have a problem with leaving you fridge on all the time, since the better newer battery chargers won't boil you distilled water off.  I do remember your need for a "cold one," and even after you've gotten used to warm beer, I can't fault you for wanting a cool one (unless you drink English beer all the time!).

I have had no expereince with or even heard of the Hydro Caps.

Try this website: http://www.setsail.com/c_central/techtalk/hydrocap.html

It seems to me that perhaps the Hunter owner had an old charger too, and this would then turn out to be a bandaid on a major wound for him.

Let us know how your research goes.

Stu