![]() (yes, I did go up and look!) I have no idea how I eventually managed to get all four of them over there, but I did. Ugh! Neither of them likes that chore either! While I was in there wrestling with the first battery, I was seriously considering cutting a hole in the floor above, but there was too much in the way above - a built-in settee, stairs, etc. ![]() In the past, I've had either Pascal or Ed to do this, but this time, the pleasure was all mine. Mine have to be lifted up and over the generator in an engine room that is not "stand up," so all of that is done bent over or in a squatting position. Maybe someone here with too much wintertime on their hands, and a little boredom, can come up with something. I'm wondering if we could make something like a "zip line" where we could left them with a series of pullies, and then push them along the cable over to the box, and lower them. Those would have utterly impossible for me, even to just get them out of the dock cart, much less onto the boat, down a hole and over the genny. Under no circumstances should your battery bank be located in an unvented area or unprotected area where someone may accidently short circuit the battery bank.After just having to heave 4 batteries to the far side of the genny room by myself, I'm wondering the same thing, even though mine are the 8v golf cart batteries rather than the 8Ds. Pans or trays under the battery bank is a good idea if you plan on making a homemade battery box.īecause flooded lead acid (FLA) batteries produce toxic, corrosive and potentially explosive outgases, ventilation for the battery bank is a must for FLA batteries and are recommended by AGM battery manufactures. The battery storage system should also be constructed in such a way as to contain any potential spill. Any parts in direct contact with the battery terminals should be electronically insulated. If the battery bank is placed on racks, the rack should be of sufficient strength to support the bank with room to spare. The battery box or enclosure may be insulated or there are cooling and or heating accessories available to protect the battery bank from extreme temperatures swings.īattery racks should be made from ridged materials that are resistant to deterioration. Additionally the batteries should be stored in an area to avoid dramatic temperature swings if possible which will improve the life cycle of the batteries.īatteries can be stored in appropriate boxes, on the deck (concrete) despite wives tails which advise otherwise. If the battery box is located above the ground it should be in a location out of direct sunlight. Your battery box should be sized and strong to hold the batteries allowing for air to move between the battery casing. NEC codes generally require that a battery bank has to be installed in some type of enclosure separate from the other electrical equipment. ![]() All enclosures are provided with integrated louvers located to promote convective air flow through the enclosure to reduce internal temperatures and remove gasses. Pad mount, chest style enclosures are manufactured with 0.125" 5052-h32 aluminum. The Aluminum Chest Style Enclosures come in either insulated or non insulated. A hydrogen vent tube in the top should be extended to exterior of building. ![]() The plastic is easy to drill with hole saw to attach conduit fitting for inverter cables. The dual 8D battery box will also incorporate many of the same features as other NOCO commercial battery boxes, such as: a four-corner fastening system, large cable entry holes, electrolyte reservoir, and a captive lid hold-down. The box has an insulated base with removable middle section that minimizes lifting, easing battery installation. The Heavy Duty Plastic Enclosures are designed to hold Flooded L-16 type batteries and is made from high density polyethylene (HDPE) sheet. They are for use with sealed AGM or gel batteries. Midnite Solars' grey powder-coated Steel Battery Enclosures with locking doors are ETL Listed for the US and Canada for indoor use. ![]()
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