2006-10-01 08:23:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
It's a myth about destroying a car battery on a concrete floor. If the battery goes dead, chances are there is something wrong with it in the first place. If it weren't faulty to start with what would it be doing on the floor? It would be under the hood where it belongs!
From http://www.powerstream.com/Storage.htm
NOTE: Storing, charging or operating batteries on concrete is perfectly OK. The most important things to avoid:
Freezing. Avoid locations where freezing temperature is expected. Keeping battery at a high state of charge will also prevent freezing. Freezing results in irreparable damage to battery's plates and container. [Freezing can happen between -19 F (40% charge) and -98 F (fully charged)]
Heat. Avoid direct exposure to heat sources, such as radiators or space heaters. Temperatures above 80° F accelerate the battery's self-discharge characteristics.
Step by step storage procedure: 1. Completely charge the battery before storing. 2. Store the battery in a cool, dry location, protected from the elements. 3. During storage, monitor the specific gravity (flooded) or voltage. Batteries in storage should be given a boost charge when they show a 70% charge or less. Completely charge the battery before re-activating.
I'd prefer to see a battery stored somewhere warm and dry and with adequate ventilation. I don't see what danger could be next to your water heater however.
2006-10-01 08:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by Warren914 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Near the water heater, not really, but on a cement floor, yes, because cement lets a small amount of water seep through from the ground underneath, and we all know that it's not good to get a battery wet.
2006-10-01 08:31:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
storing a battery on the concrete floor cause the battery to drain the power. Never store the battery near a flame as the battery gives off hydrogen gas and is very explosive
2006-10-01 08:30:12 · answer #3 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An electric water heater will be fine. The liquid in batteries is flammable. Batteries no longer lose power or go bad sitting on concrete.
2006-10-01 09:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by carolinatinpan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. Not even if you popped off the caps and spilled the battery acid right in front of the water heater.
2006-10-01 08:31:11 · answer #5 · answered by josified 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
battery acid is a danger no matter where you store it. I would rather be safe than sorry, never store anything on or around your water heater.
2006-10-01 08:27:54 · answer #6 · answered by Magica! Star 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing about storing a batter on a cement floor that will make it go dead any faster than being stored on a shelf. And no, it won't make your water heater explode either.
2006-10-01 08:35:47 · answer #7 · answered by CallMeDigitalBob 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've been told not to store batteries on cement floors , dont remember why, but batteries r dangerous so why take the chance
2006-10-01 08:27:00 · answer #8 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is a mechanic and he said to never store a battery on a concrete floor because then u will have a dead battery.
2006-10-01 08:32:30 · answer #9 · answered by bkimbo443 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋