Battery hose/tube

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01-11-2013, 10:29 AM

Sir Vivor

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Battery hose/tube

I duly searched through 10 pages of posts without finding my issue.

BACKGROUND
My battery has a hose/tube, which I was told functions to drain away waste fluid—as I only dimly remember.

PROBLEM
This hose/tube is not now connected, owing to a new battery install by mechanics to whom this feature is a mystery.

QUESTION
Is this not being connected a serious issue?

If so, I will reconnect.

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01-11-2013, 01:15 PM

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Not a big deal. I usually do not connect it.

It will only drain off the fluid in the event that the battery malfunctions and boils over. A rare issue that usually happens in OVER CHARGING.

Last edited by rspi; 01-11-2013 at 01:16 PM. Reason: ADD

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