Charging leisure batteries

[jim_5079058]

Could anyone tell me if you should remove the screw caps on top of a leisure battery when charging? The battery is on constant charge over the winter months using a three stage leisure battery charger.Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Damian]

Jim, if the battery has a vent, then you dont really need to worry.

You shoul dnever remove the plugs for longer than topping up the diatilled water as there is a the chance of something falling in the open hole and possibly causing a short circuit of the plates.

If you are concerned about the buid up of gases and possible explosion, then just slacken the plugs but leave them in their respective holes.

 

[jim_5079058]

Jim, if the battery has a vent, then you dont really need to worry.

You shoul dnever remove the plugs for longer than topping up the diatilled water as there is a the chance of something falling in the open hole and possibly causing a short circuit of the plates.

If you are concerned about the buid up of gases and possible explosion, then just slacken the plugs but leave them in their respective holes.

Thanks for your help Damian