Battery storage in console

Discussion in 'Power it up with Electronics' started by jmrodandgun, Jun 20, 2015.

  1. Jun 20, 2015 #1
    jmrodandgun

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    I use a 45qt yeti as a tiller console. It has my grab bar and ram mounted GPS bolted to the side. I very rarely use it as fish storage so I thought it would make for a cleaner in stall if I put my 40 amp/hr GPS battery in the cooler and just used it as dry storage.

    An ice mule will fit inside with the battery box and a few small things so I can still keep drinks and whatnot if I wanted.

    Would ventilation be a problem for the battery?
     
    jmrodandgun, Jun 20, 2015
    jmrodandgun, Jun 20, 2015
  3. Jun 22, 2015 #2
    crisslackwater

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    Ventilation is a good thing for batteries.
     
    crisslackwater, Jun 22, 2015
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  5. Jun 22, 2015 #3
    timemachine

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    batteries can sometimes put off hydrogen and oxygen gasses. These together, in the right concentration, with a spark, can blow up.
     
    timemachine, Jun 22, 2015
    timemachine, Jun 22, 2015
  6. Jul 9, 2015 #4
    cutrunner

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    You can get away with it if it's a gel or agm battery. If it's a standard lead/acid then no
     
    cutrunner, Jul 9, 2015
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