kangooroo
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The leisure battery has died in my Kangoo Roo and I need to buy a new 85amp replacement but can't find any to fit the 24cmW x 17cmD x 28cmH compartment.
Whilst browsing battery sites I noticed something I hadn't previously considered - that all battery compartments should be ventilated rather than risk an explosion from the hydrogen given off during charging batteries.
My battery was fitted into a small melamine cupboard beneath the bed. It's neither sealed nor ventilated but I'm wondering if it should be....? It charges from the main engine battery and I also connect a 2W solar panel to give it a boost when I'm away for a week or so to ensure there's enough power to run the light, tap and recharge camera batteries?
What arrangements do others have? Are your battery compartments vented?
If venting is necessary how is this best achieved?
As it's not going to be very practical to vent my battery compartment, would a plastic battery box with a small hose run beneath the carpeting to protrude beneath the sliding door be adequate?
All thoughts/observations would be appreciated.
Thank You
Whilst browsing battery sites I noticed something I hadn't previously considered - that all battery compartments should be ventilated rather than risk an explosion from the hydrogen given off during charging batteries.
My battery was fitted into a small melamine cupboard beneath the bed. It's neither sealed nor ventilated but I'm wondering if it should be....? It charges from the main engine battery and I also connect a 2W solar panel to give it a boost when I'm away for a week or so to ensure there's enough power to run the light, tap and recharge camera batteries?
What arrangements do others have? Are your battery compartments vented?
If venting is necessary how is this best achieved?
As it's not going to be very practical to vent my battery compartment, would a plastic battery box with a small hose run beneath the carpeting to protrude beneath the sliding door be adequate?
All thoughts/observations would be appreciated.
Thank You