Hi Jay, I have. 4 golf cart batteries were installed in a non vented compartment of an RV...with other electronics like inverter, relays, solenoids, etc. I was about 500 feet away and heard an expolsion. When I arrived at the RV, the bay door was mostly blown off the hinges. Needless to say the inside was a mess.
Attached is a NIGHTMARE example photo. The compartment has covers to completely seal it with no venting. How many dangerous problems do you see? The proud owner had no concern when I told him about the dangerous situation he had created. We work on hundreds of RV's and I have seen many dangerous installations. Don't follow too closely...that could be a bomb rolling down the highway. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems
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On Jan 3, 2012, at 2:04 PM, jay peltz wrote: Hi All, We've been having this discussion about battery box explosions. I would like a show of hands who has actually seen or truly known of a battery enclosure that has exploded due to hydrogen gas build up. And some specifics about that occurrence if possible. Thanks, Jay peltz power
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