[Public-List] battery boxes

[Mike Lehman]

Jim,

The corrosion on the aluminum parts in the Whale Gusher in normal. I have 
re-build several and make new replacement parts out of G10 fiberglass (the 
stuff circuit boards are made of). The parts that go first are the pieces 
that the flappers are attached to.

-----Original Message----- 
From: James Allocco
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 6:32 PM
To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
Subject: Re: [Public-List] battery boxes

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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Roger Kingsland, Managing Partner
>>>
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