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Hobart, Tas
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Battery in boot?
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Mon, 27 May 2002 13:21
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Thinking about relocating battery to the hatch of my RA65 - it's been done before http://www.speedtoys.com/~eric/celica/battery.html - but what do insurance companies/department of transport have to say?
Also, do you have to use a special sort of battery? I bought a new battery only a few months ago (stupidly didn't give relocating any thought) and it's a low-maintence type but not completely sealed. Any thoughts/advice?
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I supported Toymods
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Epping, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Mon, 27 May 2002 13:49
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rta have no problems with battery relocations (afaik) ... and any battery will do, you just need to wire it up and make sure it's secure
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Adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Mon, 27 May 2002 14:01
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Should be in a box and believe it needs to have a breather pipe aswell but why you want to do it?
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Canberra
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May 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Mon, 27 May 2002 14:17
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I believe in canberra they need to be in a box, plus you may get voltage drop.
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up yours!
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Tue, 28 May 2002 03:04
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In nsw you gotta have it in a box that is vented to out side the car!
do you want your boot filling up with hydrogen gas?
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Location:
Adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Tue, 28 May 2002 04:32
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Thats want I meant. Words on the tip on my tongue just couldnt get them out. All you need is a drill, a piece of hose and some selant. As for voltage drop you probably wont otice aslong as you use good quality cables
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I supported Toymods
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Tue, 28 May 2002 07:36
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In any State of Australia you must have the battery in a box and "MUST" be vented to the outside world!
Maybe not in Tasmainia! Weird how they work there!
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Thu, 30 May 2002 06:30
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Just a quick one, if you use an Oddessy or Optima battery you dont need to vent it or put it in a box (dry cell!!!) Heaps less stuffing around and although a bit more expensive they have shitloads of CCA's. Jamie
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Location:
Hobart, Tas
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May 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Sat, 01 June 2002 14:16
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Yeah, I wish I'd bought a fully-sealed optima. I got the most expensive battery Repco had to suit my celi, and 550 CCA still takes a few cranks when it's cold.
I've given up on the relocation idea for the moment but thanks all for the advice anyway.
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I supported Toymods
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Epping, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Mon, 10 February 2003 11:54
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ok, reviving a dead post, but my car needs some big work soon and I thought I'd try and get some definite information.
some people say you need any battery vented, some say you dont have to vent the dry cell ones (as they produce no H2 gas)
now, this would make sense, but rarely does the rta make sense.
so does anybody know for sure? (for example, anyone been defected for it?)
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I supported Toymods
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Mon, 10 February 2003 11:57
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For a Road worthy in QLD you must have any battery vented to the outside world!
My old man found this out when he fitted some Aux batteries in the back of his Patrol 
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Location:
Eskilstuna, Sweden
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May 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Mon, 10 February 2003 12:19
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I spoke to an engineer about this very thing three weeks ago. I only know the NSW rules. But as far as the ADRs go it does not change in content for the other states either (though the state can add to the ADR if they wish).
The rules in relation to battery moves do not take new battery technology into consideration. This means that new batteries like the Optima etc that do not vent will still need to be in a sealed box that is secure (is supposed to be able to handle 20g's of force - that is momentary force). The box has to be vented to the outside of the car.
And that is pretty much it, oh yeah. The cables going from the battery etc have to be attached to the body of the car every 4 inches or something. Your best of just following the factory wiring with the new stuff and attach it in all the factory places.
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bris
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February 2003
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Tue, 11 February 2003 07:33
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it needs to be in a box no matter what... not only to comply with standards but to keep you alive:P...
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I supported Toymods
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Epping, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Tue, 11 February 2003 08:00
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I was asking about the dry cell batteries.
they dont produce hydrogen gas like the lead-acid types, so it's not necessary (for safety reasons) to put them in a vented box.
but as has been told, the rta is a bit behind the times with dry-cell batteries
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I supported Toymods
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Tue, 11 February 2003 08:17
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All batteries no matter if they are dry cell or not need to be vented to the outside world! Belive it or not these batteries can crack open if over charged and expell gases.
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Australia
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December 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Thu, 13 February 2003 14:01
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Whatever the law says.
The smart money is on putting it in a sealed box that is vented to the outside world.
NB: Hydrogen rises, so be carefull where you place your vent.
There was an inclident in the US where the somthing like aero start rolled accross the back of a vehicle and shorted the terminals of a car battery.
The inside of the van filled with fire and the woman driver sufferd suffered burns as a result.
Cheers
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Brisbane
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July 2002
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Location:
1st street on the right
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November 2002
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Re: Battery in boot?
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Mon, 17 February 2003 07:24
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Try a century DIN 53 (i think) BMW/Merc battery,has vents fitted standard and is very easy to fit. Also has high CCA's plus amp hours. Optimas et al are high CCA but shorter amp hour duration
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