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Re: Battery Lessons 101
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Originally Posted by bwb3
dcb,
I can only surmise but, I failed to check the electrolyte (fluid) level before charging. The void space, and maybe exposed lead plates, would have allowed a build up of Hydrogen gas, detonated by my turning the ignition key to start. My father always said check the fluid level and fill with distilled water before charging. He made his own when apple jack was not in season 
Then again, my charger is 30 years old. Did charge another battery with no problem. The gauge never goes over 5 amps.
Thoughts anyone?
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Organic chemist here. Hydrogen gas could be released by overcharging a battery. And having blown up a balloon filled with hydrogen (for science of course), I know it can definitely cause a big enough explosion like what happened here.
Here's some info: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...4040553AAu6VBD
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