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Offline Trigger

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Gel Battery
« on: August 10, 2015, 05:36:47 PM »
Had a Gel battery delivered that had been dropped and has a hole in the top. The question is: can this battery be used ?
Nothing is leaking out of it and it is taking a charge. Just not sure what is inside these things.
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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2015, 07:21:30 PM »
Send it back.
I wouldn't trust the fumes from it the will try to corrode everything.

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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2015, 07:33:10 PM »
Quote from: Green1 on August 10, 2015, 07:21:30 PM
Send it back.
I wouldn't trust the fumes from it the will try to corrode everything.

Mick

It is a freebee as it will cost more to send back than what it is worth. Was thinking of filling the hole up with silicone but, not really sure what is inside as never cut one up before.
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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2015, 07:38:16 PM »
How big is the hole Trig can you melt the case with a soldering iron?
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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2015, 07:43:03 PM »
Quote from: Green1 on August 10, 2015, 07:38:16 PM
How big is the hole Trig can you melt the case with a soldering iron?

yes it can be melted but, don't know how dangerous it will be.
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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2015, 07:44:38 PM »
What are you planning to melt it with a blow torch.  ;D
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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2015, 07:53:32 PM »
There is a product called Petro Patch which as well as fixing leaky fuel tanks claims to be good for repairing battery cases as well, probably worth a try?
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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2015, 08:54:50 PM »
DO NOT use  any heat what so ever near a battery IT WILL EXPLODE the fumes are very inflammable , if you are that desperate crack on
fill it with whatever you like, don't forget its sulphuric acid now not distilled water lol
but I have been on a bike when the battery has exploded it was so loud I thought I had blown a tyre ,didn't find the fault till weeks later. blew the side off the battery it can get very messy and you wont see the corrosion until its too late
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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2015, 09:03:29 PM »
I solder banks sub c batteries together to repair cordless drill batteries they haven't exploded yet. They can get hot if you try to rush it though   
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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2015, 10:12:48 PM »
I do that too.  those cordless batteries are bloody pricey.
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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2015, 10:52:12 PM »
Don't know how gelatinous the electrolyte is but how about a piece of perspex plate cemented down with some silicon mastic?
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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2015, 10:55:44 PM »
I'd use Sticks Like Sh*t.   It bonds far better than silicon.
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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2015, 11:00:11 PM »
Agreed silicone is crap!
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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2015, 11:38:21 PM »
.... reading all the above Trig, & in light it's a freebie I'd bin it & move on.
Too many times in my life I've 'made things do' only for it to come back & bite me on the arse....it's a bike; they fall over, have spills (!!!!) .... you don't need a leaky battery adding to your woes.

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Re: Gel Battery
« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2015, 08:45:21 AM »
Was going to use it on a pre-restored bike. Interesting links>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Xhmnmb_2U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvhpXxesNr8  Looks like you can drill a hole and still use it ;D
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