Battery Box for the son's ute

[tq60]

Also of note...the sometimes get pregnant so consider room for expansion.

Square D made a UPS back in the day that had charge voltage set too high and would eat batteries once a year.

The batteries "just fit" the housing and they would expand and form fit, very difficult to remove.

Once we figured out proper adjustment they lasted many years

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[malmac]

Also of note...the sometimes get pregnant so consider room for expansion.

Square D made a UPS back in the day that had charge voltage set too high and would eat batteries once a year.

The batteries "just fit" the housing and they would expand and form fit, very difficult to remove.

Once we figured out proper adjustment they lasted many years

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Yes you are right and I am not to quibble.

My son thinks he will never need a larger battery - this one is 100 amps.
Well he will want a bigger one later or maybe even two. Maybe I will be called on to make another box at that time, maybe not.
I have given him an inch clearance all round, so even if this battery distorts its walls it will be unlikely to fill that void without destroying the box.

I do appreciate your input....... as you would also know, not much use arguing with the young until they get old enough that you both agree without argument.



Mal

 

[malmac]

When I am interested in other's projects I like to see the updates as the project progresses.

So here is a couple of photos from today.

I certainly found small holes in the top of battery which I suspect are the vent holes if needed.
So I cut a hole in the metal tie down strap so none of the holes are covered.

Mal

 

[brino]

I am giving consideration to how to provide a suitable surface inside the case.

If you are looking for custom fit, you could wrap the battery in a garbage bag, and then add just a little expanding poly-urethane foam to the sides. It will fill and expand. Just do a little dot on each side before adding any more.

You can use the low-expanding foam (for around windows) to be sure it's not deforming the battery.

You could also cover both sides with plastic to have a custom fit but only a little painful to remove custom "margin" of foam.
A temporary spacer would give a little play in the final liner.

Experiment before committing!
-brino

 

[malmac]

In regard to a custom fit, I have machined up some plastic spacers.
These fit near the base of the battery and should restrain it from sliding.
While the battery box does not accommodate a battery of any significantly larger size, a smaller battery could have over sized spacers made to facilitate fit.

Mal

 

[malmac]

OK, there you have it. Project completed.

Thanks for your comments and suggestions. I hope you can see where I listened.

Your help is much appreciated.


Mal