Battery Gases, Corrosive?

KlubKarter · 07-23-2011, 08:34 PM

I am charging the new cart next to my Harley Davidson. I know when I lift the seat on the cart when it is charging I can smell a lite oder of battery. Is this a concern in my garage? Does it have a corrosive effect that I should be concerned about?

sonicj · 07-23-2011, 09:06 PM

charging lead acid batteries produce hydrogen gas & oxygen. highly explosive in the right conditions (ie: Hindenburg). if you are going to charge indoors, you should have some sort of ventilation in that room.

what you are smelling is the sulphuric acid. the small amounts being vented aren't really an issue with proper ventalation, but if the electrolyte is boiling out of the caps and onto your frame and garage floor, you should neutralize it and clean it up.
-sj

scottyb · 07-23-2011, 10:23 PM

Your concern about corrosive vapors are valid. That is what corrodes everything under the seat. Maybe park the bike somewhere else....

Stevec3201 · 07-24-2011, 11:53 AM

Scotty,
1: Does your 13 pc/4g wire set for CC include everything I'll need for my '07 precedent? Also, will the new wire fit through the OBC? I keep hearing chatter about that being a problem.

2: I want to get more torque, will 4g wires make any difference. I also plan on a controller upgrade, after the wires.

Thanks,
Steve

KlubKarter · 07-25-2011, 06:31 AM

Thanks for the posts guys. I will work on some type of ventalation next. Can't have my new toy damaging my old toys.

07-23-2011, 08:34 PM	#1
KlubKarter Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 12	Battery Gases, Corrosive? I am charging the new cart next to my Harley Davidson. I know when I lift the seat on the cart when it is charging I can smell a lite oder of battery. Is this a concern in my garage? Does it have a corrosive effect that I should be concerned about?
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07-23-2011, 09:06 PM	#2
sonicj Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,408	Re: Battery Gases, Corrosive? charging lead acid batteries produce hydrogen gas & oxygen. highly explosive in the right conditions (ie: Hindenburg). if you are going to charge indoors, you should have some sort of ventilation in that room. what you are smelling is the sulphuric acid. the small amounts being vented aren't really an issue with proper ventalation, but if the electrolyte is boiling out of the caps and onto your frame and garage floor, you should neutralize it and clean it up. -sj

07-23-2011, 10:23 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Battery Gases, Corrosive? Your concern about corrosive vapors are valid. That is what corrodes everything under the seat. Maybe park the bike somewhere else....

07-24-2011, 11:53 AM	#4
Stevec3201 haveacupofshutthe****up Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Viera, FL Posts: 739	Re: Battery Gases, Corrosive? Scotty, 1: Does your 13 pc/4g wire set for CC include everything I'll need for my '07 precedent? Also, will the new wire fit through the OBC? I keep hearing chatter about that being a problem. 2: I want to get more torque, will 4g wires make any difference. I also plan on a controller upgrade, after the wires. Thanks, Steve

07-25-2011, 06:31 AM	#5
KlubKarter Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 12	Re: Battery Gases, Corrosive? Thanks for the posts guys. I will work on some type of ventalation next. Can't have my new toy damaging my old toys.
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