When I did mine, I figured out I could put the battery in the plastic box
(marine case), then install the steel strap so it anchored outside the case.
Saves having to cut holes in the case. (Do you want that leaky battery to
leak OUT?) Then the case lid went over the strap (no cutting), and I use a
standard passenger-car seatbelt to hold the lid down. I also came up with
another trick -- I put a small turnbuckle between the strap and the floor
anchor to tighten down the strap.
In my Spitfire it sits on the shelf behind the seat, passenger side. Easy
access.
--Rocky
----- Original Message -----
From: <SpiwakD@aol.com>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 9:25 AM
Subject: [Fot] Battery advice
>I like my battery in a plastic box, especially if using a battery that is
> not sealed. Batteries can explode under severe conditions and the box will
> help contain the acid. In a bad crash, your battery may tear loose from
> it's
> mount and the box will help keep the terminals from hitting metal. Use a
> steel strap to hold the battery down in the box, then cut the box lid to
> fit
> over the metal strap. I use a nylon strap to hold the lid in place. The
> cut lid gives good air circulation. My battery sits on the cockpit floor
> next
> to me and I want to be protected from it.
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