I've ordered a new battery charger and I'm hoping to put it under the drivers seat - I have my leisure battery located in the box thing that is directly behind the seat.
Will there be any issues with having the charger located so close to the battery? I've heard there may be a possibility that the battery gives off explosive gas? Or is just the old style batteries that do this?
I think they'll be plenty of ventilation under the seat as nothing is boxed in?
Battery charger under driver seat?
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Re: Battery charger under driver seat?
Would be fine.
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Re: Battery charger under driver seat?
Batteries do give off 'hydrogen' gas when they are being charged, however 'gassing' (large amounts of gas) only occurs when the battery is being over charged (usually at more than 10% of it's amp hour rating)
Older lead/acid types do gas more than newer Calcium/Silver and they also use considerably more water. hence why manufacturers are now confident in producing sealed batteries with the newer battery materials.
As far as the 'gassing' issue goes; Much depends on the charger you have bought and whether it is a 'SMART' unit that automatically switches through stepped phases of charge ending up turning to 'float' when 100%. These types of units do not overcharge and are safe to be connected permenantly to your battery.
It is also worth noting that most batteries have a 'vent tube' option (as seen in the link) they are a sensible addition and cost pennies.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=car+b ... dXufZ3c%3D" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Older lead/acid types do gas more than newer Calcium/Silver and they also use considerably more water. hence why manufacturers are now confident in producing sealed batteries with the newer battery materials.
As far as the 'gassing' issue goes; Much depends on the charger you have bought and whether it is a 'SMART' unit that automatically switches through stepped phases of charge ending up turning to 'float' when 100%. These types of units do not overcharge and are safe to be connected permenantly to your battery.
It is also worth noting that most batteries have a 'vent tube' option (as seen in the link) they are a sensible addition and cost pennies.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=car+b ... dXufZ3c%3D" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Martin
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