dereileak Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Oh... And smell the stuff on the side of the battery. Sulfuric acid has an "eggy" smell to it It has a vinegar/eggy smell to it yes, more vinegar like but defiantly can smell some eggyness to it What's your charging voltage? Those are VRLA batteries(as are many AGMs). Meaning that they are sealed during normal use, but will vent out if too much pressure builds. If you are charging too high you can cause the batteries to gas off their electrolyte, rendering them useless. Been there done that lol. That's how I know. Regarding the d3400: mix up some baking soda and water and drizzle it on the stains. If it fizzes, it's acidic and probably does have a leak of some sort. If not there is no need to worry I will try that and see what it does, I charge at 14.2 almost 100% of the time, its internally regulated, I have a volt meter always watching it, I took good care of these batteries. there is no battery bloating, I put them on the xs intellecharger every other night. Quote 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Could you verify your charger's charging and float voltage with a DMM? Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 What sort of temperatures are these batteries exposed to? Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Could you verify your charger's charging and float voltage with a DMM? I read the charger to make sure it wasnt chargin high, cut off around 14.3-14.4 and floated them at 13.8, nothing out of the ordinary What sort of temperatures are these batteries exposed to? rear one was not exposed to any heat, the front battery is in the engine bay but it doesnt get hot, I have felt the battery after hours of play and the car on for hours and its cool, has plenty of air flow in there Quote 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_audio Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 If you've been running the D3100 for a while with a dead cell (unknowingly) then that D3400 has probably been working its ass off to pick up the slack. One bad battery in a battery bank can ruin the rest especially if you've been running them together for any length of time. But again, XS' customer service is phenomenal and I'm sure they'll help you out. Your running a Mechman alt and have an itellicharger, can't get any more ideal than that. Quote It's all gone! The Celica Build Feedback If I buy something from you, DO NOT USE FEDEX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 If you've been running the D3100 for a while with a dead cell (unknowingly) then that D3400 has probably been working its ass off to pick up the slack. One bad battery in a battery bank can ruin the rest especially if you've been running them together for any length of time. But again, XS' customer service is phenomenal and I'm sure they'll help you out. Your running a Mechman alt and have an itellicharger, can't get any more ideal than that. yea, seems to be the issue, I am shipping the d3100 to them tomorrow, have to wait to ship the d3400 cause I dont have a spare battery Quote 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 the d3100 was replaced it was bad, which is im happy they honored the warrenty. The d3400 seems to be holding voltage pretty good, I may just keep it and use it, the leaking is very minimal if at all, and if it can hold under an amp draw I have no problem running it still. I dont wanna have to ship another battery really Quote 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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