[RE-wrenches] Passive Battery Venting
Ray Walters
ray at solarray.com
Tue Oct 28 20:11:50 PDT 2014
That's why we usually have the batteries in a garage, basement, or out
building that is not open to the living space.
I've seen some cases of very well sealed and insulated enclosures
allowing batteries to over heat, and also build up a lot of acid damaged
connections.
Boxes I've seen with more air space and less sealing don't get this
build up, but you're correct: they do occasionally allow H2S into the
surrounding area.
R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760
On 10/28/2014 8:10 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote:
>
> We do what we can to seal the enclosure so if or when a battery fails
> and really gasses off the two vents on the same wall regardless of
> wind direction will vent the gas. If it is not sealed then the gas can
> travel through out the area this is not advised.
>
>
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