Battery explosion
I have a 2003 Newmar Dutch Star and had a deep cycle battery explode last Saturday. I am looking for some thoughts or ideas of what may have been the cause. I was starting the engine and released ...
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A coach battery exploded on my RV last year. I found a loose cable going to the battery which probably sparked, igniting hydrogen gas out-gassing from the battery. BTW the loose cable connection was within the copper connector that is used in attaching the cable to the battery.
I also once had a battery explode when I jumped a car at the car wash. The explosion blew battery acid all over the front of me. Fortunately, I was able to hose off the acid before I got any burns. It did destroy the cotton t-shirt I was wearing. A hard way to learn to never connect the ground cable to the battery but rather to the engine block or car frame.
Steve
I also once had a battery explode when I jumped a car at the car wash. The explosion blew battery acid all over the front of me. Fortunately, I was able to hose off the acid before I got any burns. It did destroy the cotton t-shirt I was wearing. A hard way to learn to never connect the ground cable to the battery but rather to the engine block or car frame.
Steve
