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lisar  
#1 Posted : 08 January 2013 10:49:56(UTC)
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lisar
Hello, Probably a basic one you guys out there. I have recieved a quote for £58.00 to clean the battery of your FLT. Can this be done in house and what is the method best used etc? Is it safe for employees to do?
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Zimmy  
#2 Posted : 08 January 2013 11:10:31(UTC)
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Zimmy
Hi Lisa Nothing is basic :-) No problem with in-house provided that: The FLT is secured and the batts are disconnected from any chargers The + and - terminal posts are protected so they cannot be accessed. Use only recommended cleaning materials Do not tap water as this has a habit of causing short-circuits (and please don't use boiled water as I have seen suggested once or twice. Boiled water is not distilled (as we know distilled water is an insulator)) No conductive watches/bracelets are worn Correct PPE is to hand (gloves, safety glasses etc) Dispose of rags etc correctly I hope I've not missed anything :-) Rob
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lisar  
#3 Posted : 08 January 2013 11:28:31(UTC)
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lisar
What are the recomended cleaning materials? This is an old FLT and doesnt have any user guides
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Zimmy  
#4 Posted : 08 January 2013 11:36:50(UTC)
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Zimmy
You had best phone one of the cleaning suppliers for that info Lisa. They will put you on the right track. So many products out there.
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Jane Blunt  
#5 Posted : 08 January 2013 12:50:45(UTC)
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Jane Blunt
What is on the battery that needs cleaning off? Does it actually need cleaning? I would give consideration to how toxic any of the material you clean off might be. For instance, lead/acid batteries tend to develop deposits of lead compounds, which are highly toxic.
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Andrew W Walker  
#6 Posted : 08 January 2013 13:10:44(UTC)
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Andrew W Walker
Any possibility of the service and maintenance company doing it? Andy
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Andrew W Walker  
#7 Posted : 08 January 2013 13:12:35(UTC)
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Andrew W Walker
Also- the title of the thread could get a few remarks if it were Friday ;-)
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Zimmy  
#8 Posted : 08 January 2013 13:21:35(UTC)
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Zimmy
Re Jane points Corrosion at the terminals (acidic) Maybe H2SO4 Sulphuric acid splashes General dirt and crud, not nice hence the correct ppe Women cleaners ? What next?
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Zimmy  
#9 Posted : 08 January 2013 13:27:07(UTC)
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Zimmy
£58? Pay the money and run Lisa. It will only need doing once or twice a year (with correct maintenance perhaps never again)
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lisar  
#10 Posted : 08 January 2013 13:38:56(UTC)
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lisar
lol women cleaners, sometimes my topics lack a catchy title that would grab attention, so I fear no replies or little interest. HAHAHAHAHAH
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