Replaced the auxiliary battery under the seat. The new one has two vent holes either side of the battery. I have a vent hose connected to one side. Do I leave the bung in on the other side?
Conflicting information online especially as the supplier states bungs must be removed before using. My feeling is that the vent holes are connected so you only use one, other wise you would need a pipe on the other one as well. Am I correct?
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Vents on batteries
by Chefgage » Sat Nov 26, 2022 6:29 pm
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Re: Vents on batteries
by Altransit » Sun Nov 27, 2022 12:12 pm
Yes, the instructions aren't helpful, I left one bung in place, and the vent in the other side.
Leaving the other bung out would allow the fumes to gather under the seat.
Leaving the other bung out would allow the fumes to gather under the seat.
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Re: Vents on batteries
by dumper » Sun Nov 27, 2022 2:15 pm
The leisure battery I fitted to my van had instructions to remove one plug for vent tube and leave the other one in
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1974 mk1 v4 with 2.0 pinto fitted
1986 mk3 2.5 di swb
1990 190 lwb 2.5 di
1998 100 lwb 2.5 di
2006 350 jumbo 135 tdci
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Re: Vents on batteries
by Altransit » Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:39 pm
dumper wrote:The leisure battery I fitted to my van had instructions to remove one plug for vent tube and leave the other one in
Good info Dumper, mine said to remove both plugs, so I'm glad I guessed correctly
1994 Mk4 SWB 115 Minibus 70ps Di (R.I.P.)
1997 Mk5 SWB 115 Minibus 70ps Di (Gone, but not forgotten!)
2004 Mk6 SWB T280 Medium Roof 85PS 2.0 TDDi - Vantunered (Also gone)
2008 Mk7 SWB T280 Medium Roof 85PS 2.2 TDCi - Also Vantunered
1997 Mk5 SWB 115 Minibus 70ps Di (Gone, but not forgotten!)
2004 Mk6 SWB T280 Medium Roof 85PS 2.0 TDDi - Vantunered (Also gone)
2008 Mk7 SWB T280 Medium Roof 85PS 2.2 TDCi - Also Vantunered
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Re: Vents on batteries
by dumper » Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:50 pm
Altransit wrote:dumper wrote:The leisure battery I fitted to my van had instructions to remove one plug for vent tube and leave the other one in
Good info Dumper, mine said to remove both plugs, so I'm glad I guessed correctly
A lot of replacement batteries have both so one battery can fit more applications
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Past camper vans
1974 mk1 v4 with 2.0 pinto fitted
1986 mk3 2.5 di swb
1990 190 lwb 2.5 di
1998 100 lwb 2.5 di
2006 350 jumbo 135 tdci
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1974 mk1 v4 with 2.0 pinto fitted
1986 mk3 2.5 di swb
1990 190 lwb 2.5 di
1998 100 lwb 2.5 di
2006 350 jumbo 135 tdci
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Re: Vents on batteries
by Chefgage » Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:06 pm
Altransit wrote:Yes, the instructions aren't helpful, I left one bung in place, and the vent in the other side.
Leaving the other bung out would allow the fumes to gather under the seat.
Thanks. I thought that was how it was done.
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Re: Vents on batteries
by Derekmurton » Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:48 pm
Sorry to jump in I’m trying to find the correct vent tube for Ford efb battery 2183015 can anyone help please
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Re: Vents on batteries
by Altransit » Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:41 am
Derekmurton wrote:Sorry to jump in I’m trying to find the correct vent tube for Ford efb battery 2183015 can anyone help please
I can only find the twin battery vent tube, you could always blank off one side
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2004 Mk6 SWB T280 Medium Roof 85PS 2.0 TDDi - Vantunered (Also gone)
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