Backup battery--can it be laid on its side?
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Photon
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Take a look at this Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gel_battery
" Unlike a traditional wet-cell lead-acid battery, these batteries do not need to be kept upright (though they cannot be charged inverted). "
These batteries are also refered to as "Valve Regulated" which refers to a valve that can vent gas in certain charging conditions. I don't understand all I know about these batteries, but I'm not convinced they won't burp some acid if they vent gas as designed if not right-side-up. If I decide to use one other than in my basement, I may place it in a marine battery box. Probably not necessary, but they can be had for cheap.
Bottom line, should work on its side.
" Unlike a traditional wet-cell lead-acid battery, these batteries do not need to be kept upright (though they cannot be charged inverted). "
These batteries are also refered to as "Valve Regulated" which refers to a valve that can vent gas in certain charging conditions. I don't understand all I know about these batteries, but I'm not convinced they won't burp some acid if they vent gas as designed if not right-side-up. If I decide to use one other than in my basement, I may place it in a marine battery box. Probably not necessary, but they can be had for cheap.
Bottom line, should work on its side.
I asked this question in 2006, see here http://www.cocoontech.com/index.php?showto...&hl=battery.
Thanks guys, very helpful.
My only real alternative, where I could put it upright, would have been to put in in the attic a few feet above the stuff I'm providing the backup for. 120 degree attics in the summer here in the SW desert is probably not uncommon.
