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Old 04-04-2007, 09:17 PM
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I amde the switch to an OPTIMA yellow top, Ive been great for six months now. No fumes whatsoever. I even plugged up my vent hole .
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Old 04-05-2007, 07:54 AM
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Just pray your battery doesn't get overcharged.... :?
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Old 04-05-2007, 07:56 AM
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Yeah because no ability to vent = battery rupture = severe corrosion/fire/explosion.
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Old 04-06-2007, 02:08 PM
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They are a ventless battery, It is a completely sealed unit. They are the best batteries. they can be mounted in any postion ....even upside down.
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they are sealed against normal venting, but if it does become overcharged, or builds a lage amount of pressure, it still has the caps that will blow off to relieve the pressure
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He is correct. I got that response straight from Optimum that it will vent if overcharged.
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Originally Posted by Kaddykid
they can be mounted in any postion ....even upside down.
Battery technology has probably passed me by....................but I've never heard of that one. : )
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Old 04-06-2007, 09:02 PM
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Yeah a battery is a battery, I have seen those grey foam looking caps melt and catch on fire when over charged on an Optima
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Guys is there any kind of rubber mate or tray that can form fit out Bonnie'* under the battery so the acid doesn't get on the metal??
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Interesting thought Cowboy...I haven't heard of anyone trying it. Would be worth looking around for...if there'* room.
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