Tin Man
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I thought I had it all figured out, and then....I started thinking, which is not always a good thing (analysis-paralysis) !!!
What if my LiFePo4 batts started to leak (ex. crack or split in casing)?
I used battery boxes in all of my previous boats (all were LA batts).
This new Tracker came with a LA batt up front on a tray... under forward deck there is a compartment for batteries. First time I ever found a battery on a boat in a tray.
Now I'm installing two 12V LiFePo4 batts in the same location and thought of using trays....now I'm concerned about potential leakage and damaging/burning through the aluminum hull. LifePo batts can leak.
Also, securing batts to thin alum deck is also a concern. There is no access to underside for through bolting...only sheet metal screws can be used (as was done with OEM battery and tray).
I also have one group 24LA starting batt in rear of boat in a dedicated battery compartment. Compartment is too small to accommodate boxes...only trays. Boat came new with one 12V group 24 LA batt. My plan in to add a second group 24 LA as a house batt.
1. What are you doing for batts in your tin boats....boxes, trays, or something else?
2. Thoughts on potential acid spillage?
3. How are you securing to floor/deck?
Thanks!
What if my LiFePo4 batts started to leak (ex. crack or split in casing)?
I used battery boxes in all of my previous boats (all were LA batts).
This new Tracker came with a LA batt up front on a tray... under forward deck there is a compartment for batteries. First time I ever found a battery on a boat in a tray.
Now I'm installing two 12V LiFePo4 batts in the same location and thought of using trays....now I'm concerned about potential leakage and damaging/burning through the aluminum hull. LifePo batts can leak.
Also, securing batts to thin alum deck is also a concern. There is no access to underside for through bolting...only sheet metal screws can be used (as was done with OEM battery and tray).
I also have one group 24LA starting batt in rear of boat in a dedicated battery compartment. Compartment is too small to accommodate boxes...only trays. Boat came new with one 12V group 24 LA batt. My plan in to add a second group 24 LA as a house batt.
1. What are you doing for batts in your tin boats....boxes, trays, or something else?
2. Thoughts on potential acid spillage?
3. How are you securing to floor/deck?
Thanks!