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Old 04-12-2012, 11:58 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by steffen707 View Post
I've been trying to read up on batteries this week, and I thought I read that normal lead acid batteries and golf cart batteries emit hydrogen and aren't rated for in cabin use. Is this true? Are you guys just ignoring the risks, or are you somehow running sealed compartment that vents to outside the car?
My BMW x3 has the battery inside under a cover in the rear floor. Not sealed but fits nice. It just uses the vent kit that comes with most batteries (just a small plastic cover that goes over the top of the battery and a tube that connects the cover to the outside)

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