[Public-List] battery boxes

Thu Mar 31 09:06:35 PDT 2011

Mike,

Since boxes look to be the safest way to go, I thought I would cut notches
in the plywood compartment bottoms and run the straps under the plywood and
around the box.  Sound reasonable?

Roger 

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:51 AM
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This is a good way to secure batteries...
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId
=442499&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10109&subdeptNum=10
548&classNum=10551

It is cheap and way better than straps. I have one of these on my power boat

and it take a real beating...just ask George!

-----Original Message----- 
From: Roger L. Kingsland
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 4:46 PM
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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

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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
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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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