Do extra batteries need ventilation?
I am getting rid of two old 12v batteries and upgrading to 4 6v batteries. Two will replace the originals, but 2 will be placed back in a compartment near where the inverter is installed. I am con...
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opnspaces wrote:
Of course making a hole in the side of the box negates the ability of the box to contain spills if the battery case were to rupture for any reason. you could put the whole setup in a larger open plastic pan like maybe one of those plastic concrete mixing pans from Home Depot and such. That would hold your sealed and vented box and still contain any battery leakage.
AGM won't spill, even if the case is compromised. The electrolyte is more or less trapped in the glass mat. It can evaporate though if seriously abused.
