a disgusting foul
odor of rotten eggs could be smelled when entering the
boat, I immediately rushed to the heads flushed it five times and poured some desinfectant and freshener in the bowl,the smell persisted !
a couple of hours later and sniffing my way around, I discovered that the
odor was coming from the
batteries compartment, upon investigating further, I found out that one of my
batteries supposedely
maintenance free deep cycle and sealed,was
overheating while
charging and releasing this nasty smell. I disconnected the
charger and it cooled off , the smell receaded but now I am facing another problem, the voltage began to drop reaching 10volts by the end of the day. when i hoohed up the
shore power again and the charge cycle began, the
battery re-heated and the rotten eggs smell reappeared . I will definitely replace the
battery next week and this time I 'll
purchase the automotive old 75 amp /h one even if I have to change it every year,
any one out there can explain this strange phenomenon ??