[Public-List] battery boxes

[James Allocco]

Fellow Albergers

I had 2 group 29 batteries that wouldn't allowbattery boxes. So, I
fabricated one box out of fiberglass to hold both batteries. I soon
learned that leaking acid  weakend the box. I know that there is
always some acid in the bottom of the battery boxes so if I were to
eliminate the boxes the acid would end up in the bilge. I also noted
some deterioration of the aluminim on my Whale Gusher bilge Pump.

the solution for me was to go back to group 27 batteries with  boxes
that were altered. I cut off 2/3 of the box bottoms and cut away part
of the covers so they fit. I also cut away a little of the liner above
the boxes to allow my had to reach in and close to the engine water
seacock.

Jim Allocco
#565



On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 6:05 PM, Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> wrote:
> Forgot to add....
>
> I put the screws into the bottom of the battery compartment
>
> G
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 30, 2011, at 5:48 PM, Kris Coward <kris at melon.org> wrote:
>
>>
>> Speaking of straps, I've got a bunch of surplus webbing kicking around
>> right now, and Candy Cane's got a liner and no straps, and I was
>> wondering how you guys have been attaching your straps to the boat? Is
>> there enough clearance on the side of the batery compartment to use
>> rivets there, or attachment to the bottom the way to go?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Kris
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 04:46:28PM -0400, Roger L. Kingsland wrote:
>>> Thanks Mike,
>>>
>>> I have made teak brackets to hold the bases and will also have straps.
>>> Without boxes, I can fit both in the middle locker (perhaps leaving the aft
>>> one for beer). I plan to put some of that plastic flooring (Sport Court)
>>> under the batteries so the plywood base stays dry.
>>>
>>> Did you have any surprises with your survey?
>>>
>>> Roger
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org
>>> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Mike Lehman
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 4:35 PM
>>> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
>>> Subject: Re: [Public-List] battery boxes
>>>
>>> Roger,
>>>
>>> I just had my boat surveyed this morning. My batteries are Group 27 wet cell
>>>
>>> batteries. The are not in battery boxes, but they are strapped down
>>> securely. The surveyor told me that because of the location, under the floor
>>>
>>> boards, they are protected as if they were in a battery box, therefore they
>>> did not need to be in a battery box, but must be secured. Hope this helps.
>>> BTW, 2 group 27 battery boxes will not fit under the cabin sole of the A30.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Roger L. Kingsland
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 3:58 PM
>>> To: 'Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all'
>>> Subject: [Public-List] battery boxes
>>>
>>> Hi Folks,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have a West Marine (fully sealed) starting battery and an Optima Blue Top
>>> (sealed) gel house battery.  Both have small oval holes on the top for
>>> ventilation.  Does anyone know if regulatory agencies require they be in
>>> battery boxes or do I just have to insure they are securely fastened?  Does
>>> ventilating them to the outside make a difference?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks, Roger 148
>>>
>>>
>>>
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