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increases the enternal temprature of the battery, accelerating the destruction of the battery plates and leading to premature failure. The balanced Battery De-Mister® mixture in the battery increases the re-combination of the hydrogen and oxygen gases over a conventional battery and greatly extends the intervals between water additions.
When an oil battery is overcharged, the hydrogen and oxygen gases migrating to the electrolyte surface are slowed by the oil, greatly reducing the acid mist and fumes generated in the charging process. The oil condenses the hydrogen and oxygen gases, returns the water molecules back into the cell and virtually eliminates the sulfuric acid mist forced out the vent during the charging process.
With virtually no mist and much less gassing, the battery top remains free of acid deposits, thus the chemistry of the electrolyte remains the same while greatly reducing water consumption, toxic fumes, explosion and thus eliminating post and cable corrosion while reducing current leakage across the battery cover. Frequent cleaning of the battery, cables and battery tray are no longer necessary to keep the damaging effect of the sulfuric acid from ruining the surrounding equipment.
Testimonial:
Dear Terry:
In today’s world where there are so many products sold with claims of increased reliability and performance it is sometimes hard to find one that actually does. With this said, I am very pleased to say ThermOil not only meets, but exceeds my expectations. It does so by allowing me to spend the extra time previously spent maintaining my batteries on other important items.
As a Professional Guide and Tournament Bass Fisherman my batteries are my lifeline. Without reliable fully functioning battery power I am dead in the water! Whether it’s ripping across the lake at 75 mph or busting 8 foot waves on the way to my fishing hole, my equipment is put to the extremes. When you spend more than 200 days a year on the water you can find yourself in conditions that can be life threatening. Quality, safety and reliability are demanded from any product I use. These requirements are vital keys to my personal success and equally important to my clients. Since I have started using ThermOil in my Trojan Batteries I have been quite surprised at how quickly the batteries recharge. Even after repeated intense cycling during a days fishing, they still seem hold a charge longer. Additionally, because you do not have to add water almost constantly like you would have to without ThermOil, there is a lack of corrosion on the posts, surrounding wiring and other surrounding equipment. In the past this type of excessive corrosion due to battery acid mist had caused wires to short out leaving me dead in the water. With ThermOil, I do not need to worry.
For a product that is inexpensive and provides these great benefits I certainly give ThermOil my highest recommendation. Thank you ThermOil!
Sincerely,
Captain Chris Johnson
FishCrazy Guide Service
www.fishcrazygs.com
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Weight Loss Differential Test
TEST, THERMOIL no. 091794
The sole objective of test 091794, was to determine if a standard lead acid battery with Thermoil® Battery De-Mister® additive would evolve less water loss in an environment similar to that found in the Solar Voltaic applications, where the batteries are subjected to daylight charging through solar photo voltaic panels, than would identical batteries, without Thermoil® Battery De-Mister®.
The Batteries Under Test, were four identical Golf Car Batteries, of 220 Ampere Hour rating. Two of the batteries were treated with normal dosage of Thermoil. The other two batteries did not have Thermoil® Battery De-Mister®. The four batteries were assembled in a Series configuration to obtain a twelve cell, twenty-four volt battery pack.
Each of the four batteries was assigned a serial number: The non-oil batteries were assigned the numbers 1.1 and 1.2. The oil batteries were assigned the numbers 2.1 and 2.2.
The arrangement (starting at the assigned positive terminal) was 1.2 –2.1 – 1.2 – 2.2. This meant that the oil batteries were staggered as the second and fourth batteries in series.
Four (4) 51 watt solar panels were configured in series/parallel to obtain a maximum potential of six amperes of charge rate from the panels, the output from the array was sent through a “charge controller” (voltage regulator) that could achieve an accuracy of .1 VDC charge regulation. The charge controller was set to limit the charging voltage to 29.0 VDC. This is equivalent to 2.417 VDC per cell in the battery bank.
The batteries were weighed and recorded before the test began. The results of which are on file as reference 091794-A. The scale used is a precision digital scale, 0-150 lbs with .05 lbs resolution. A standard calibration weight of 50.00 was used throughout the test to confirm the stability of the scale definition.
The solar controller was enabled. This allowed the array to deliver 29.00 VDC to the battery bank. The array was subjected to day/night operation, cloudy and partly cloudy days. No load or discharge was put to the battery bank. The batteries were not cycled. At no time did the charging rate exceed 29.00 VDC
A total of 2.93 KWH was transacted over a thirty (30) day period. The array was then disconnected from the battery bank. The batteries were then weighed. The results were recorded in a table in reference 091794-A.
The non-oil batteries had a considerable amount of electrolyte “carryover” on the top of the battery case. Batteries 1.1 and 1.2 were about equal in the amount of acid on the battery lid. The oil batteries had no acid or wetness on their tops. Batteries 2.1 and 2.2 had dry lids on them (see photo).
All electrical values were corroborated with the use of an Analogic DP-100 software drive 5 1⁄2 digit DMM. The reference weight is a 50.00 lb class K, N.I.S.T. approved measure.
TEST SUMMARY 091794
The test is remarkable in its simplicity. Four identical batteries were configured in a series; two with Thermoil® Battery De-Mister® and the remaining two without Thermoil® Battery De-Mister®. The environment that they were subjected to can be considered as “normal outdoor”. The test was conducted at a location in the Mojave Desert of California. The test started 17 September and terminated 17 October 1994.
The batteries were out of doors, not in direct sunlight. Daytime ambient temperatures, averaged 74ºF and night temperatures averaged 50ºF. The application of voltage regulated solar voltaic panels in a duplication of the environment of many thousands of similar lead acid batteries used in alternate energy format.
The weight loss “differential” is a direct, irrefutable, result of having an oil layer interfere with the natural electrolysis of H2SO4 into hydrogen and oxygen gas, which escapes through the vent caps of the cells. Loss of electrolyte level through evaporation is also suppressed by having the oil interfere with this process.
The Thermoil® Battery De-Mister® batteries did not lose weight, while the non-oil batteries did lose weight (see 3D Chart 091794-A). The non-oil batteries were wet with carryover acid that migrated out of the cells and onto the top of the batteries. This carryover was noticeable, and was documented in a set of 35 mm photographs that was furnished to Thermoil Corporation. The Thermoil® Battery De-Mister® batteries had dry tops, which had an absence of any contamination, other than environmental dust.
The primary parameter of this test had all four batteries exposed to EXACTLY SIMILAR electric and environmental conditions. It is a fundamental law of electricity that the amperage shall be the same in any part of a series circuit. This makes it impossible to have different batteries subjected to different values during this test.
It is important to understand that this test does not imply anything other than which is explicitly stated in the text of this test. No other representations may be construe from the findings, other than the findings that the batteries differed in the amount of weight loss by the non-oil batteries.
David R. Eidell M.E.E.
Master Electrical Engineer
Testimonial:
I’m an obsessive angler and a fishing guide, on the water from spring through late fall, and that translates into a lot of fishing. Which means a lot of work for my trolling motor batteries. I use Thermoil in those batteries religiously. I am now winding down my fifth season on the same pair of trolling motor batteries that run my 24V system, and we’re talking about coming off the water and hooking up the charger after every fishing trip. When my boat shop winterized my motor last November I had them load test the trolling motor batteries to see what percentage of charge they were still accepting. One-hundred-percent. After four years of fishing and recharging? One-hundred-percent. Absolutely amazing for a guy who, in the bad old days, used to have to replace his deep cycle batteries every year. Five years on the same batteries and who knows, maybe six? I should also mention that I haven’t had to add water to my batteries in over a year. Thermoil gets full credit for keeping me going year after year.
Jim Luce
Lakeshore Guide Service
Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin
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Testing A Trested Battery With A Hydrometer
Doing a hydrometer test on a a battery that has been treated with Battery De-Mister® may cause damage to your hydrometer if not done properly. To perform a hydrometer test on a battery treated with Battery De-Mister, follow these instructions:
To test the cell, first make sure the fluid level is to the proper full mark. If the fluid is not full, add distilled water to bring the level up, then charge the battery.
1. Plunge the tube of the hydrometer below the layer of oil until you hit the top of the battery plates.
2. Squeeze the bulb to force out any drops of oil that may have become trapped inside the hydrometer tube.
3. Release the bulb to extract the electrolyte below the oil layer.
Testimonial:
Hello Thermoil:
I have one question for you. How long do these Thermoil 6-volt golf cart batteries last? I have a 16 ft. jon boat with a 50 lb. thrust trolling motor.
I fish the Wolf River here in Wisconsin for walleyes every chance I get. I mainly float and jig all the time which requires running the trolling motor off & on all day long. I used to have to buy a new 12-volt deep cycle battery for my trolling motor every other year.
I spoke with you back in 1995 and you stated I should get two of your Thermoil 6-volt golf cart batteries and hook them in a series to get 12-volts. You stated back then that they would probably last 3 times longer while providing me with twice the reserve capacity. I had never heard of hooking two 6-volts together and was very skeptical, but decided to give it a try. Wow, were you ever right! I should say some what right.
They didn't last 3 times longer; they are now 12 years old and still going strong - so that is 6 times longer while saving me $$$$$$ hundreds of dollars. I have more power than ever before and can fish more than twice as long before the trolling motor starts to slow down. I have never had any corrosion and only had to add water several times. I am now making plans to take my boat to Canada for a fall fishing trip. My question is how long do these batteries last? I don't want to replace them since they are still going strong but I do not want them to die up in the Canadian wilderness either and ruin my fishing trip.
If they make it to this spring that will be 13 years.
Please advise me what to do.
Larry Johnson
Shiocton, WI
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Quantity Chart For Various Types Of Batteries
| Quantity Chart - Battery De-Mister |
| Motorcycle battery |
1/2 oz. per cell |
| U1 & lawn mower batteries |
1 oz. per cell |
| 12 volt car, truck, marine, RV |
2 oz. per cell |
| 4D Industrial battery |
4 oz. per cell |
| 8D Industrial battery |
5 oz. per cell |
| 6 volt golf, aerial |
4 oz. per cell |
| 8 volt golf battery |
3 oz. per cell |
| 6TN-6TL Military |
2 oz. per cell |
| J250 - J305 |
4 oz. per cell |
| L-16 |
6 oz. per cell |
| Quantity Chart - Battery De-Sulfater |
| Motorcycle battery |
1/4 oz. per cell |
| U1 & lawn mower batteries |
1/2 oz. per cell |
| 12 volt car, truck, marine, RV |
1 oz. per cell |
| 4D Industrial battery |
2 oz. per cell |
| 8D Industrial battery |
2 1/2 oz. per cell |
| 6 volt golf, aerial |
2 oz. per cell |
| 8 volt golf battery |
1 1/2 oz. per cell |
| 6TN-6TL Military |
1 oz. per cell |
| J250 - J305 |
2 oz. per cell |
| L-16 |
3 oz. per cell |
*If your battery size is not listed please read instructions below.
The layer of Battery De-Mister® in each cell must be 1/2 inch deep in order to work properly. If you have an odd-sized battery, follow these instructions to determine how much Battery De-Mister ®you will need to add to each cell:
1. Make sure the electrolyte is up to the proper full level, or 1/8 inch below the bottom of the vent tube well. If the level is low, add distilled water to bring the level back up and charge the battery.
2. Use a non-metallic object, such as a popsicle stick or the tube of a hydrometer, to check the depth of the electrolyte to the top of the plates. Insert this straight down through the acid to the top of the plates.
3. Remove the measuring stick and place it alongside a ruler. Measure the length covered by the acid. Write this number down.
4. Use a hydrometer to remove the electrolyte from one of the cells down to the top of the plates. Empty the electrolyte into a glass or plastic measuring container. DO NOT USE A METAL CONTAINER. Measure how many ounces of fluid you have removed from the cell. Write this number down.
5. Divide the the ounces by the inches to get your ounces per inch. Divide this by 2 to determine how many ounces of oil will be 1/2 inch.
Let's say you measured 2 inches of electrolyte and you removed 8 ounces of electrolyte from the cell. 8/2 = 4. 4/2 = 2. You need 2 ounces of Battery De-Mister® per cell.
De-Sulfater® requires exactly half the amount of De-Mister®, unless you are treating a 2 volt industrial cell or forklift battery, then you will determine quantities by weight. Please call 800-221-5351 for special instructions.
98% of all lead acid batteries die prematurely.
With Battery De-Mister® added to the battery, you can now expect to get the full life out of your battery, which in many cases is two to three times longer than the same battery without the Battery De-Mister®.
Battery De-Mister® is also resistant to very cold and hot weather. Oil freezing point -50ºF - Oil boiling point 400ºF.
Used by major industrial and commercial fleets for over 15 years. Historically, Battery De-Mister® was only available in 5 gallon containers and 55 gallon drums. Battery De-Mister® is now available in a 12 oz. bottle. Easy to use, saves time and money (longer battery life, reduced maintenance) and comes with a 100% GUARANTEE! Testimonial:
May 29, 2008 I have a 1996 Teton 5th wheel RV, that I took possession on 11/3/1995 from the Teton factory in Casper Wy. I have the original Thermoil Batteries, that check out good. The only thing I have done to these batteries is adding water 2 times in 12.5 years. We have been living in the RV full time since purchasing it new in 1995. I am going to add Thermoil Demister to the 2 batteries on my Diesel truck, and to the 1 battery on my VW Jetta Diesel car.
Kenneth Paulsen
Rochester, MN
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Testimonial:
Terry,
We have operated houseboats on Lake Powell for many years. Anyone familiar with this area knows how harsh this environment can be and the extremes in temperatures that are possible. Power for all of the equipment and appliances on these houseboats are provided by generator or by large numbers of 6 and 12 volt storage batteries. Batteries are deeply discharged on a daily basis or may remain unused for long periods of time. We have used Thermoil in our 22 batteries since 2002. We, as well as others at our marina, have been amazed at our batteries’ longevity, low water usage, and lack of battery corrosion and fumes that adding Thermoil has produced. Most of our houseboat dock mates have replaced their battery banks at least once and sometimes twice during the lifetime of our original set. We are very pleased with the performance of this product. When the opportunity presents itself we introduce Thermoil and recommend it to others wishing to extend the life of their batteries, decrease corrosion and lower water consumption.
Paulette and Dennis Welch
Panacea Recreation, LLC
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Testimonial:
Hi Terry:
Here are a few pictures of batteries with thermoil added. I have been using thermoil in electric golf cars for 6 years. It stopped the corrosion completely.
Before I found out about thermoil we had to junk many golf cars because the frames would corrode and break. We have not had to junk any after using thermoil in the batteries. We are in the wholesale nursery business and use 20 golf cars in our business. We have put thermoil in the batteries for all the equipment. Thanks for making a great product.
Roger Brooks
Four B's Nursery
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Testimonial:
November 5, 2006
Dear Terry,
Positive Resources is a Solar Electric Designer, Dealer and Installer of off-grid solar electric stand alone power systems. I found your product in August of 2002 and decided to give it a try, so we ran a test on my own battery bank, before I endorsed the product for my customer use. I treated a battery bank consisting of 24 L-16 HC (1260 amp/hr @48 volt) that were two and one half year old. These batteries have been perfectly maintained. To Note: This is a 5 KW solar electric system with an average day output of 25KWH; average discharge per day is in the 20-25% of capacity. Here are the results for a one year watering cycle.
Month 1) No watering,
Month 2) No watering,
Month 3) Added 122 oz,
Month 4) No watering
Month 5) No watering,
Month 6) Added 140 oz,
Month 7) No Watering,
Month 8) Added 108 oz,
Month 9) Added 55 oz,
Month 10) No watering,
Month 11) Added 66 oz,
Month 12) Added 38 oz,
Total 529 oz./ year
Prior to the addition of Battery De-Mister®, I was averaging water cycles of every 30 days of about 180 oz and over 200 in the summer months. Not only did Battery De-Mister® reduce my watering cycles by over 5 times, it also greatly reduced my labor cost. To water this set of battery banks would take 30 – 45 minutes each time.
As of writing this the battery bank is approaching 7 years old and watering has slightly increased but no sign of battery storage loss.
The other side affect of your product is a significant one. There is no existence of battery surface corrosion. As of writing this the battery bank is approaching 7 years old and watering has slightly increased but no sign of battery storage loss. About 5-6 months after the first battery bank treatment I started offering Battery De-Mister® to my customers, all the banks that have been treated are experiencing similar results. Battery De-Mister® is not offered as an option in my flooded lead acid banks anymore “It is a standard” All new battery banks that I offer are treated with Battery De-Mister®. We have treated all sizes of batteries from deep cycle marine, golf cart, L-16 to large 2 volt 33 plate 3000 amp/hr and continue to use Battery De-Mister®. Thanks for a simple and effective no fuss product that really works!
Respectfully,
Pete Noce,
President
Positive Resources
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Testimonial:
September 12, 2007
Dear Sirs,
Terex Distribution in Southaven treated 3 Clark forklift batteries with Battery De-Mister and Battery-DeSulfater in 2004. At the time of treatment, the batteries were 8 years old and were declining in performance. These batteries are still in service in our worldwide parts distribution center in Southaven, MS.
Regards,
Kevin Hamer
Terex Corporation
Southavens, MS
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Testimonial:
September 4, 2007
Dear Sirs,
We have had great results using Battery De-Mister and Battery De-Sulfater products in our 6-volt aerial lift batteries.
…Using these products will increase battery performance, decrease maintenance, and eliminate corrosion.…
Using these products will increase battery performance, decrease maintenance, and eliminate corrosion. We have seen first hand the problems that occur when batteries are not charged and maintained correctly. Batteries with low voltage issues, can lead to problems with wiring, solenoids, and other components. Low voltage in the batteries increases heat throughout electrical system. This excessive heat can weld contactor tips together causing either the motor to continuously run or the charger to run and not the motor. I would recommend these products for a rental machine or for a contractors own equipment.
Regards,
Eric Faber
Service Tech
NES Rentals
Cordova, TN
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