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Originally Posted by NikFu S.
An Optima battery would be the obvious solution. I guess I just don't trust them for no good reason.
Doesn't matter anymore, though, because the car is getting parked permanently tomorrow. Moved my plans a few months ahead of schedule and opted to get a beater instead of a new car to keep costs down and parts funds high. As soon as I clear out the garage the dismemberment will begin, and batteries will become irrelevant.
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I'm probably too late to the party but it seems like your battery is "outgassing" way too much. I'm not sure if the cause is due to over charging or if the battery water level is too high. In any case, a sealed battery, as suggested, may do the trick. My favorite is the Diehard Platinum or Odyssey (same company, two names) batteries. But, do test out your alternator output to make sure that it is not putting out more than 14.5 volts.
I agree with others, using an enclosure may be a band aid to the problem.
Good luck.