> "...practically no spillage..."

How far from "no spillage" would you say that was?

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Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
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On 11/20/2009 3:44 PM Mike wrote:

> I work with sealed lead-acid gel-cell batteries every day, in my job as
> a fire alarm system service technician. I've seen of them many mounted
> in every possible way (and sitting for years!) with practically no
> spillage at all. So, yes, on it's side is absolutely fine; as
> advertised by the manfacturers.
>
> Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul Gordon To:
> vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 5:33 PM
> Subject: Gel Cell's
>
>
> Anyone ever had an "Negative Experience" mounting these on their sides.
> They claim not to spill, But what about leakage. I think I can get a
> larger battery this way but not sure about installing it on it's
> side.Any insight would be helpful.
>