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Re: best way to store a battery
[Re: 68HemiB]
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04/04/12 02:07 PM
04/04/12 02:07 PM
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From what I have been told, do not store on concrete, block it up on wood.
So, what's the deal with concrete?
What I learned from a physics/chemistry teacher way back, two things.
First, when the battery runs over it spills on and makes a mess of the concrete.
Second, the battery is usually grimy & dust covered and often collects condensation being on a cool/cold floor. The slight amount of moisture will allow an extremely small amount of current to flow and discharge the battery. When its dead it is usually in January and the battery will freeze and split open, making the mess from point # one much, much worse.
Valid points? First one yes, 2nd is open for debate.
Indeed. The debate includes some who firmly believe the "concrete can drain a [clean] battery" claim to be a wives tale. Even so, some insulating wood sure isn't going to hurt anything...
The old "don't store on concrete" originated YEARS ago when cases were made out of asphalt or some simalar material. Modern plastic cases don't have that issue. Concrete is fine to store them on.
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