[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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