grahama Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 I agree with those who say disconnect. I do both -VE and +VE (bit like locking and bolting doors I suppose)! One day (round tuits and all that) I will fit an isolator switch. I learned to disconnect as a result of several flatter than pancake batteries on a Honda I keep in France. Two months at a time without cranking and a digital clock will flatten even a new battery. Someone earlier mentioned taking battery indoors during winter. I thought about that, then a friend told me story about exploding battery!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonlar Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Someone earlier mentioned taking battery indoors during winter. I thought about that, then a friend told me story about exploding battery!!!! There is only really a danger whilst battery is being charged when hydrogen and oxygen are being given off - I was high charging a Land Rover H/D battery a few years ago, when it exploded - ignited by sparks from a nearby angle grinder - acid and bits of battery for 25 feet or so, out from the wall where the charger was - always best to charge off vehicle, unless very low trickle charge and in a well-ventilated area, where fitted loosen cell caps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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