jackr@starfleet.scs.ag.gov writes:
> 
> > 
> > If the battery shows weakness over the course of the next several days a
> > new one is in order.  Having that vent hole probably doesn't help matters
> > much and I am wondering if sealing it would effect these new maintenance
> > free gell cells?
> > 
> > DC
> 
> Sealing the vent hole would prevent built up gases from escaping and probably would 
> crack the case, allowing electrolyte to escape, essentially destroying the battery...
> 
> Jack
> jackr@starfleet.scs.ag.gov
> 

No, I meant the vent holes in the battery compartment. they vent to the
outside of the van thereby letting cold air in..... -- 

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