tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post4249793238660629483..comments2024-03-28T10:08:38.560-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Roberta X: SundayRoberta Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-27467058860885130482018-05-16T21:55:49.780-04:002018-05-16T21:55:49.780-04:00Like Jimmy Buffett's "big suspicion '...Like Jimmy Buffett's "big suspicion 'bout ammunition", I have a big suspicion 'bout lots of things. Batteries. Electricity in myriad forms. Chemistry. Pressurized objects. Not to mention the permutations. And ammunition.<br />Ritchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075903551422300106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-57843806623181950082018-05-16T18:10:01.783-04:002018-05-16T18:10:01.783-04:00One of the mechanics in the bike shop I worked in ...One of the mechanics in the bike shop I worked in back in the 70's caused a small bike battery (probably for a Hodaka) to explode. He had filled it with acid, and was connecting it to a charger when it blew. His body did a good job of blocking off the shop from flying acid and parts. Made a heck of a bang as I was walking past him. <br /><br />I don't think we ever figured out the cause, although the cap was still on the vent tube. Either gas pressure or gas ignition. They were supposed to be charged with the cell caps out, but he had screwed them in.<br /><br />That was the second battery I had encountered that exploded. Had a car battery explode in the Sears Auto Center I worked at (first full time job!). This had blown while the hood was closed, and put dents in that hood. (Late 60's full size GM type, IIRC). I don't think the cause was known.<br /><br />Lead/acid batteries should be treated with caution, and safety glasses are suggested whenever working around, or with, them. You REALLY don't want acid in your eye. BT;DT.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-80252523531236529202018-05-14T22:09:11.606-04:002018-05-14T22:09:11.606-04:00My brother about burned a car up once discovering ...My brother about burned a car up once discovering the un-abated fumes from a battery. Not sure how it came about but I know it got his attention.<br /><br />Batteries are nothing to be blase about for sure. I will have to replace the one in mine as well this year. Now to find the key.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708868713277676628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-74804475059710423282018-05-14T21:37:21.569-04:002018-05-14T21:37:21.569-04:00I actually own a Battery Tender. But I didn't...I actually own a Battery Tender. But I didn't get the battery on it before the first big, multi-day freeze.<br />Roberta Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-4910260918996191552018-05-14T19:06:18.895-04:002018-05-14T19:06:18.895-04:00Hydrogen sulfide is correct - a by-product of the ...Hydrogen sulfide is correct - a by-product of the chemical reactions that occur during charging, or in this case, resting and rehydrating the dry plates.<br /><br />Two words to consider: Battery Tender. For those of us living in areas where Mother Nature interferes with riding year-round, a battery tender pays for itself quickly.John Amdornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-56629395429981750322018-05-14T16:52:08.095-04:002018-05-14T16:52:08.095-04:00Beware! The madwoman is on the loose!
Too bad tha...Beware! The madwoman is on the loose!<br /><br />Too bad that you couldn't find a sealed battery. I have ridden bikes for 40+ years, the wet acid ones just don't last more than a couple of years. The sealed ones have 3 times the life.<br /><br />Ride safely!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-89829965238037390412018-05-14T12:18:05.454-04:002018-05-14T12:18:05.454-04:00The operant element here is "sulphur." A...The operant element here is "sulphur." As in sulphuric acid -- battery acid! It would not surprise me if hydrogen sulphide were emitted, everything needed is there, but I am decades past learning the chemistry involved.Roberta Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-3453488963347314362018-05-14T09:54:56.033-04:002018-05-14T09:54:56.033-04:00'Hydrogen sulfide' popped into my head whe...'Hydrogen sulfide' popped into my head when I read your description. Could that be right?Chuck Pergielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473338620167201696noreply@blogger.com