Thing in battery compartment

[Wanderer]

Anyone know what this is supposed to be for? Not my hand obviously...

 

[allandwf]

Battery vent I think.

 

[CatmanV2]

Yep

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[conaero]

its is yes.

 

[midlifecrisis]

Technical answer:

Charging a Lead Acid Battery that is filled with Suphuric acid produces hydrogen gas, this is a tube that connects the battery to the outside world and vents off the gas.

The battery has a small black connection for this and if memory serves is near the positve terminal, at the back of the 4200 battery...it's not critical but can prevent a build up and explosions...

 

[azapa]

I wonder what happens to the charging gases with a car cover on? It would permeate a cloth cover I guess, but might cause a nasty surprise with a waterproof cover, especially with the static they produce when removed. Paranoid?

 

[allandwf]

I don't think there is much chance you will ever reach an explosive mixture under normal circumstances, not much to worry about.

 

[D Walker]

I don't think there is much chance you will ever reach an explosive mixture under normal circumstances, not much to worry about.

PMSL - We will end up with Haz Area classifications next for a covered car with battery on a conditioner......

 

[azapa]

too much time on my hands! I'll get my coat...

 

[allandwf]

Hmmm.... Hydrogen 4%LEL let me see......... haha!

 

[D Walker]

Hmmm.... Hydrogen 4%LEL let me see......... haha!

Joking aside I wonder how it will be when we have cars running on Hydrogen....

 

[CatmanV2]

I wonder what happens to the charging gases with a car cover on? It would permeate a cloth cover I guess, but might cause a nasty surprise with a waterproof cover, especially with the static they produce when removed. Paranoid?

Waterproof <> H2 proof

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