boat battery question

[Cantstopfishing]

Myboat battery for my trolling motor recently fell out the back of the van. It got a whole in the top and a little bit of fluid leaked out. Is the battery still safe to use?
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[idahoron]

I wouldn't. That liquid in a battery is nasty stuff. Ron
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[dtayboyz]

I agree with Ron, replace it. Now it will be hazardous to use or store. Dale
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[flygoddess]

They do omit fumes...I would say it is toast.
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[forgiven]

... and those fumes are hydrogen gas which is VERY exploisive. I saw a battery explode, don't wanna see it again.

Get a new battery.
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[hooknhunter]

[quote forgiven]... and those fumes are hydrogen gas which is VERY exploisive. I saw a battery explode, don't wanna see it again.

Get a new battery.[/quote]

+1. Never seen it, but I know he is correct about the Hydrogen gas. Get a new one.
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[idahomike]

AMEN to that. Dont step over a dollar trying to save fifty cents.
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[CoyoteSpinner]

caustic acid, flammable gas. Um -er - thinks you've got yer answer.
But - dispose of properly.


I've heard tell of folks using an expired battery to "extract" the lead for other uses- weights, pouring jigs, weighting a wake boat.

Any input? Safe approaches to "harvest" ?

Just curious - I've got a couple dead batteries I was thinnin' to try "recycling".
Just remember "always add acid" rather than add water to strong acid. Unless you're after a fireworks display!
(glasses are your friend!)

[Cantstopfishing]

Well I guess that is enough answers. I duct taped it up and the batter works just fine, but I guess I will just have to get another one. I hate to wast the $80 as I just bought this one a few months ago, but I guess better safe than sorry.
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