Re: 51Packards....52 Packard 200 Deluxe!

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2020/12/8 14:22:59

Auto Shop 101 from high school, charging batteries produces flammable hydrogen gas. The caps should have a vent hole in them, make sure it's clear and if uncertain, loosen or remove the caps. You have to remove them anyway to check the electrolyte level before charging, safest thing especially if using a high charging rate is to leave them off.

Hydrogen gas is lighter than air, so don't charge with the battery in an enclosed or partially enclosed area, you want the hydrogen to rise and rapidly dissipate into the surrounding atmosphere.