The task is a simple, low-cost job that is easy to do, and well worth it if you have lots of wires going to your battery. If the device says it requires 12v and then doesn't work when you input 12v, that would be strange, but I could live with that, I just don't want to damage the device. In gel and AGM batteries, cell checks are neither required nor possible because their polypropylene casings are sealed.

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The gases can either be safely taken outside for dispersal via a plastic tube or discharged through a specially-ventilated battery-locker door. Whether you camp on a Club site with full electric hook-up or attend rallies with no mains electric supply a battery in your unit is an essential addition.We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development.

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We decided to dispense with the two glands at the rear of the box as these prevented taller batteries from being pushed to the back of the box. This combats the tendency during constant re-charging for the paste to become loosened and then completely detachedfrom the lead grid. I guess I got the polarity wrong the 2nd time - the wires were both black and not labeled -ve and +ve. In some cases the discharge of gas might be sufficient to activate a nearby gas alarm such as a carbon-monoxide detector. When connected to a mains supply, a caravan’s battery is then only acting as a device that ‘smoothes out’ the 12V output from the ‘van’s built-in charger.

Although this method has some advantages, it cannot be used on a sealed battery and the procedure is not discussed further here. Whereas a 12V battery is unlikely to cause electrocution, if the terminals or their couple cables are shorted-out, it can cause a fire. The capacity of a battery should determine how long a battery can provide power before it needs to be recharged. Most caravan control panels have a light display or battery condition meter, some of which don’t provide a precise indication of its charge level.