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From: landnseawelding <landnsea1@hawaiiantel.net>
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Sent: Wed, Jan 6, 2010 6:59 pm
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST]
I might look at what the Jet ski manufacturers use to contain battery acid as well but I'll use AGM batteries if I can. I put a 12 volt marine deep cycle battery in a pod once to see what my clearances were so I would have a good idea of what size the track could be and there wasn't much room before the terminals would touch the pod. If there is room, I will use the AGM's.
Rick P
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Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 1:22 PM
Subject: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST]
Polyesters have excellent resistance to acids but are readily attacked by strong alkalis (such as soda lime). Battery acid mixed with seawater can produce chlorine gas. AGM batteries are the safe bet these days.
Greg
Thanks for the great tips guy's. I like the stainless steel battery tray idea but should also treat the bottom below it as mentioned. Does fiberglass resin react to battery acid?