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leisure battery near gas bottle....
Posted: 14 Sep 2006, 20:41
by kathyshack
I've got a really good leisure battery, but i want to install a swivel base, so it'll probably have to be moved. Only other place I can think to put it is in the same cupbaord as the cooker. Dangerous to have a battery near to a gas bottle or am i being too cautious?
Posted: 14 Sep 2006, 20:48
by dbroada
a marginal one I would say.
gas can escape from a bottle or connection
batteries can spark
however a drop out hole will keep any gas escape from building up to a dangerous level
In other words, I would try to keep them apart but cannot see any big problems provided you have a drop out hole.
Posted: 14 Sep 2006, 21:06
by airhead
Good question cause I mounted my gas bottle beside my leisure battery today too. The thought did cross my mind but Ive nowhere else to put either so I didnt have much choice. I have a vent though.
Posted: 14 Sep 2006, 21:25
by KevH
unless you think you'll be needing regular access to the battery then it will fit under the base you'll have
Posted: 15 Sep 2006, 06:14
by dbroada
KevH wrote:unless you think you'll be needing regular access to the battery then it will fit under the base you'll have
not always. I removed my swivel (driver's side) as I had less than 1mm clearance on the teminals - and I've fitted a taller battery since then.
Posted: 15 Sep 2006, 09:41
by kathyshack
mmm, have to try it then hey?
cheers guys
Posted: 15 Sep 2006, 10:44
by Cruz
How tall is the battery Kathy? If it's about 190mm it will still fit under the swivel
Posted: 15 Sep 2006, 15:52
by "WEAZLECHIN"
........ BOOOM........ thats the windows out then ??