Re: Carving 6 volt battery

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2013/1/23 11:08:46

Dave, if anyone has great cold weather experience, my bet is on you! Though it was only 9 deg. F. here in NJ when I awoke this AM.

Just a couple of more comments and some precautions to take note of. If the sulfuric acid content is low enough (the battery significantly discharged) and the temperatures cold enough, the electrolyte can freeze. This can crack the case of the old hard rubber battery cases, probably less likely with the modern plastic cases. But if the case cracks, when it thaws the sulfuric acid will leak out and of course even though a low %, it is corrosive! Also, charging a frozen battery has been frequently reported to have resulted in battery explosions. So be careful!