Had a Battery - OUTDO YTX7L BS (Gel) 12V &Ah/10HA (not that i read any of this before commencing operations) that seemed to need charging. 
Just before putting on the charger, i noticed that the electrolyte level seemed to be down in all cells. 
Pulled the six plugs and filled with distilled water. Put on charger but afterwards it seemed to need more
water so topped it up.
Moment of genius. Read the battery label. GEL!!!!!!!!!!.  fnn hell. What have I done?

Your turn now
Have I stuffed it or can i fix it?

P S I will not even say my prayers tonight fr memory. I will read them fr the book.

Gel batteries don't have plugs to be pulled out? I'm confused! And yet, there it is, with plugs..

Since it's a cheap battery there is a hope that by "gel" what they really mean is AGM, in which case you're fine. AGM batteries need to be filled, supposedly it's a one time deal but topping up can't hurt. Gel batteries should always be totally sealed units, no need to fill them when you first buy one.

Oh hang on, the description in the link says AGM. Carry on sir, you've done nothing wrong

Cant say what will happen Dave. A battery expert place may know but they are just as liable to try to sell you a new battery.
I cant imagine that it would be very good for it.

Get a load test done, but I'm with Snod Blatter here - I don't think you've totally screwed it.

Thanks guys.
Will take it down for a load test and hopefully I can use it.

I just googled that ref no and it took me to battery on EBay
And there it is - one of those little orange ones which is labelled as GEL.
It has a fancy perspex detachable cover and the 6 filler plugs under it.

Will let you know what the battery expert says it is.

werewasi wrote:Thanks guys.
Will take it down for a load test and hopefully I can use it.

I just googled that ref no and it took me to battery on EBay
And there it is - one of those little orange ones which is labelled as GEL.
It has a fancy perspex detachable cover and the 6 filler plugs under it.

According to the number you have supplied, you have one of these, an Absorbed Glass Mat type. Snod Blatter is correct.

What you have David is a Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) battery. It is a type of Gel battery. The info I've read indicates it is a maintenance free battery but the electrolyte can be topped up if needed by removing the valve/plugs. I have no idea if adding water will mix with the gel electrolyte but I doubt you've done any damage. It appears thos batteries only last 2 or 3 years so might be worth replacing anyway.
More info here

This may be helpful.


EDIT: Just found this info from the makers Hauwei....

"The sliding lid cover have earned the national patent. With the design of transparent visible and openable top cover, our batteries allows adding the acids or water, which could ensure the battery maintenance more conveniently and prolong the service life than the similar product"

LINK