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Well, I used a 3 stage computer controlled charger/maintainer that is highly recommended (charges both batteries separately), which has done a great job of keeping the batteries tip-top for 2+ years. I kept the fluid level up, and used distilled water. I've read a lot about battery maintenance...

Actually, none that I could see. The battery that blew is almost dry in at least 2 of the cells. I'm going to let it cool a few more hours and remove everything carefully and hit the inside of the box area with some baking soda wash to neutralize any that may have splashed up. Nothing leaking...

Similar to what happened here in this thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/23454-u6tl-bomb.html I was out working in the yard today and heard a loud boom (Like an M-80 going off). Curious, I hustled to the side of the house to see blueish smoke coming from under the deuce...