Re: Fwd: Re: Battery

[Don Forte <dforte@mediaone.net>]

Point 3

Not to mention, the possibility of damage.  I, er, forgot to connect my
hose properly when replacing the battery on my '90 100Q, and the acid
leaked out, melting the housing for the vacuum pump which operates the door
locks.  It cost me $100 used at Blaufergnuegen.  Now I check it.

At 05:04 PM 3/14/98 -0500, Sandy Duffy wrote:
>You stated:
>Point 1
>>Ok, now, let's reel this in.... I just put that battery in my '92 100 last
>night
>>and left the vent hose under the seat. What's the difference? I the vent
>hose is
>>for the battery, not the car, correct? Please don't tell me I just
screwed up
>>with the battery.... I like those 810 cranking amps.
>
>Point 2
>
>> fluid level is approximately 1 inch
>>from the bottom. Ever see the "Min" line? It's about a half inch from the
>top.
>>My battery's last inspection... 11/14/91. Ooooo, that thing died a horrible
>>screaming death.
>>
>Sean:
>
>POINT 1
>The vent hose is for the hydrogen gas(a by product of charging) to be
>vented off safely outside the car into the atmosphere.  If it is not
>connected the hydrogen builds up under the seat and inside the car.  One
>day you're driving along and either switch on an electrical device or
>somehow set off a small static electricity type spark and POOF your Audi
>does its best imitation of the Hindenberg disaster of 1938.  This sort of
>thing can ruin your entire day.  Please find a battery with the correct
>vent hose connection and connect it.  I really enjoy your posts and would
>like to continue reading them for a few more years.
>
>POINT 2
>
>Yes unfortunately the battery-under-the-seat is great for weight
>distribution and longer life (its a much friendlier environment under there
>than under the hood)  but maintenance does get neglected when it requires
>unscrewing two bolts to remove the back seat to get at the battery.  I have
>replaced my two bolts with small wing nut type screws for easier access.
>Even still I rarely check it during the winter...too cold!
>
>HTH
>
>Sandy
>