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  1. 05-01-2012, 03:58 PM #1
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    Do you folks vent the battery compartment of your boat when charging the batteries?
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    My charger is on the lid of the battery compartment so I have to open it to get to the cord, yes.
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    My charger is mounted in the compartment. Always rest the lid on the plug, so it's open slightly. Never been an issue. Is there something we're missing?
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    I always open the lid to vent the compartment.
    That way any heat or gases from charging can escape.
    I then leave the compartment open to dry out and get rid of any gas smell from the fuel tank.
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  5. 05-01-2012, 05:27 PM #5
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    Always a good idea to vent on the wet cell batteries.
    I run the dry cell sealed units so I do not vent the compartments.
    I can say I like the dry cells as they don't corrode the connectors.
    Always hated cleaning that junk off and end up getting it on my jeans and then have a hole the next time I washed the jeans.
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  6. 05-01-2012, 11:04 PM #6
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    I seal my compartment with duct tape while charging. I have good insurance and would like a new boat.









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