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Subject: [Shop-talk] battery tender--Thanks
From: neiljsherry at talktalk.net (Neil Sherry)
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:20:38 +0100
References: <785a53.2392d.1311406056a.Webtop.44@charter.net>
I think you'll find it's not actually boiling - if that was the case it 
would give off water vapour. The excess charge rate will be causing some 
heating, but is actually splitting the water molecules - that's why 
hydrogen and oxygen gases are given off. It just looks like it's boiling 
because of the heat and the appearance of bubbles.
Neil


On 10/07/2011 13:29, Tim wrote:
> Thanks to all who replied!
>
> It is always a learning experience for me when I deal with a new issue 
> with my Roadsters. (learning to be a petrol head one issue at at 
> time.) I didn't know it was the actual boiling of a battery that 
> caused the release of the dangerous gasses.
>
> I was told some years ago that you have not had a complete day until 
> you have learned something new. Yesterday was a comlete day!
>
> PEACE :-)
>
> Tim
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 7:41 AM, Tim wrote:
>
>> Correct me if I am mistaken here:
>>
>> When charging an automotive battery, it has to be in a well 
>> ventilated space, correct?
>>
>> If true, what about using a battery tender? Would it be at all 
>> dangerous to have a battery tender hooked up to a car that gets 
>> covered when in the garage?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Tim
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