Battery Question
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Melting Slicks
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Battery Question
Not really a Corvette question, but is there any truth to not putting a battery on concrete floors?? I was told years ago, not to put a battery on a concrete floor because it would ruin it. I am currently in a heated debate with a co-worker on this topic 
and any input will be greatly appreciated. He says it is just a myth, but there is no way I will put a conventional maintianance free battery on the floor. Help me out...PLEASE!!! 
and any input will be greatly appreciated. He says it is just a myth, but there is no way I will put a conventional maintianance free battery on the floor. Help me out...PLEASE!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
I was told old batteries (those built decades ago) did not have as good as case and would leak some charge. I always put a piece of old carpet under mine anyway, it prevents acid/corrosion from marking concrete.
Burning Brakes
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From: Largo FL
This myth does have some historical basis. Many years ago, wooden battery cases encased a glass jar with the battery in it. Any moisture on the floor could cause the wood to swell and possibly fracture the glass, causing it to leak. Later came the introduction of the "hard rubber" cases, which were somewhat porous. A current could be conducted through this container, which had a high carbon content, if the moist concrete floor permitted the current to find an electrical ground. The wise advise of the old days to "not store batteries on concrete" has apparently been passed down to us today, but it no longer applies.
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by ronwc
The wise advise of the old days to "not store batteries on concrete" has apparently been passed down to us today, but it no longer applies.
I still feel stupid...but maybe not as much?!?!? Ya know when 'Ole Timers tell you something, it sticks. 
