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Originally Posted by mtalicarox  Maybe it depends on the battery in this case, but this is what the service department told us about the ATV battery,
As a eagle scout, we learned that water spreads the acid around more, causing th burn area to increase,
so you use a water that is flowing, |
If what you say about the battery advise is true, then you should find a new service department.....at least for batteries. The only way you would EVER add new acid to an old battery is if the battery tipped over and the acid RAN OUT. That is a whole DIFFERENT situation that most people never see.
For "normal" fluid loss in a battery you add water, never acid. How do I know that? 50 years of experience, starting with John Deere tractors about 1956.
It is common knowlege, really, honestly.
As for the First Aid for an acid splash, I wasn't talking about a few drops of water. The recommended first response is to FLUSH with water, as much as you can find. If it is on skin, clothes, shoes, etc. the water doesn't even have to be particularly clean. How do I know THAT? About 35 years of certified First Aid training (well, periodic training over 35 years).
I am certain that your Scout training did NOT say to avoid putting water on an acid splash. There are some things you do not put water on but simple battery acid is NOT one of them.
Now, if the acid is simply on the FLOOR in a puddle, then you would not flush with water and spread it around. That is when you go look for some soda, etc. Again, a whole different situation than if the acid is burning the skin off your arm !!!