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Post by geh3333 on Mar 24, 2015 16:24:52 GMT -5
What about just using some metal straps ?
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Post by lain on Mar 24, 2015 17:26:29 GMT -5
What about just using some metal straps ? That wouldn't really protect it from any dirt or water that might get thrown up from the wheels. It would be good though I think to use them to secure the battery in a tupperware or small plastic box. Then secure the box to the floorboard. And of course cover it all up with the battery cover or something else. Keep moisture out/away from the battery. |
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Post by cleverscooterpun on Mar 25, 2015 16:22:48 GMT -5
I noticed that the original battery tray has holes in the bottom of where the battery sits. I assume these are for drainage in the event water gets in.
While I wouldn't recommend submerging or saturating a battery, it does seem that some water is typically OK. I have jumped plenty of cars in the rain and snow, and plenty of times the battery and I were both quite wet. I think with the limited amperage of a typical 12v battery, it would take quite the solid stream or body of water to conduct from one terminal to the other.
Also noticed, that at least on my bike, the original cover for the battery tray does not have a rubber gasket or anything that would indicate a need to be completely water tight.
On the other hand common sense tells us that water and electricity do not mix well lol, so I would still like to do my best to avoid water on or around my battery.
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Post by geh3333 on Mar 29, 2015 13:52:24 GMT -5
If you cut the bottom of the battery box out , isn't there another plastic guard a couple inches or so down ? Not sure if its like that on most , but I'm pretty sure its like that on mine .
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Post by geh3333 on Mar 29, 2015 14:00:24 GMT -5
If you cut the bottom of the battery box out , isn't there another plastic guard a couple inches or so down ? Not sure if its like that on most , but I'm pretty sure its like that on mine . I just read he has the splash guard under his . TBA , I would take the guard off , line it with sheet metal . cut the sheet metal out to the same shape as the guard " even have the mounting holes in it " and screwbit back on . you can even mount a car battery tray on top of the new guard , that way the battery won't move around. If your worried about water and dirt , get some shrink wrap , and wrap the battery with the wires already connected. Now you will have a strong and stable battery support , and it will be weather proof. |
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Post by lain on Mar 29, 2015 15:00:20 GMT -5
My battery box can be removed easily by just lifting it out. It has edges that stick up to prevent water from getting into the battery compartment and has no holes on the bottom, but does have indents I sometimes find small amounts of moisture in. I do not have anything under my box except the frame and the plastic under the frame to protect from splashes/street dirt.
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