Need pics, but ventilation is the key.
Need pics, but ventilation is the key.
?????? No standards for Aussie boat building??
A bilge pump is at FAR more risk of sparking an explosion than a properly secured battery.
Also, the C-Tek battery charger can be safely connected and disconnected without fear of any spark - these are a very smart unit and are designed to not, and will not spark, unlike most normal chargers.
If you decide to mount a normal lead acid style battery in a typical black battery box to make it safe from shorting on the top side, drill a couple of holes low down in the box to allow water and gas to escape.
I for one am FAR more concerned with fuel vapour low in the hull when operating the bilge pump than I am with any gasses or sparks from a well ventilated and properly secured battery, and have no qualms mounting a battery near to a fuel tank.
Thanks to all for your imput , for now at least I will use the forward fuel hatch to store gear ,life jackets ect,and keep the fuel tanks on the open deck area
Cheers Terry
As long as you use rated shackles, they should be fine there.
Dale
I fish because the little voices in my head tell me to
Dont forget the trailer net too.Originally Posted by aussiebasser
I was assuming he already knew about having them covered with a volleyball net and hanging an old Hi Vis vest off them.
Dale
I fish because the little voices in my head tell me to
Yes there are standards but many choose not to follow them here in OZ
Do you know what the standard number is rednut?
It's my understanding following Aust Standards is not a legal requirement unless mandated by a third party?
IE in NSW the RMS would have to say all boats must comply with AS:XXXX.
That may well be the case for all I know, interesting topic.
Hi Fed
Yes i do know the standards very well as i follow them in my business and no its not mandatory to apply them but there are reasons we all should read them and consider using them as most rules are practical but not always in every situation. Common sense is the biggest problem i see, Like bow mounted batteries that aren't secured properly and fuel tanks stored in the same locker with no ventilation.
Thanks rednut I was actually after the Standard number?
100% agree with your post.
My take so far is Terry proposed a tank that only vents into the enclosed void, a battery albeit sealed that can still vent into the same void and potential ignition sources from battery connections.
Not an ideal situation in my books.
Sorry Fed its AS1799
I am in the same boat that I really need to store the fuel tank with the battery in the front deck my theory is that my dodgey old carby v8 and battery all lived under the bonnet trouble free for many many years no problem. I know these are very different environments but I think with the listed precautions will be fine. I'm thinking agm battery in a battery box and extra divider to separate the compartments and a fully ventilated and sealed fuel tank should limit the risks.
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