Re: Could\'nt start the BX again today!
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Some were talking about batteries and even about the dangerous action of looking into the cells while putting juice into them....................
Ralph )</font>
Ralph......... I have read the entire thread and I am the only one that made a comment about looking into the battery. Let me make this crystal clear..... I didn't suggest that anyone should look into the battery cell "while putting juice into them". I said to observe the electrolyte while cranking the engine. There is a big difference between what I have said and what you have said. My method of observation is safe, where as looking into the cells while it is being charged isn't. The safest thing to do before charging a battery is to remove all the caps and place a old towel over the cells openings. There can be a spark from the charging terminals that could ignite the fumes that are being "gassed" as a result of charging. Your method of hooking up the jumpers has left one very important detail out. You should always hook up the dead battery first and then hook up the live battery. Less chance of an errant spark causing problems. If anyone should ever get battery acid on them, the first aid should be to get into the shower and rinse it off for at least 15 minutes. The acid will continue to do damage long after contact, so irrigation is the best remedy. Then, always seek professional care even if you don't think that there is any burn. The faster any acid is removed, the less damage it will cause. Always wear safety glasses when working around batteries, because any amount of acid in the eyes will cause permanent damage. Clothes can be replace, skin and sight can't.... As for the red and green felt washers, if it works for you, continue to use and recommend them. I prefer Vaseline, and one small jar will outlast a dozens of those felt washers and cost pennies per application vs. $1.99 for a set of those felt washers...
