Inverter Install. Is above Lead Acid batterys OK?

[Yoda]

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Been reading through a lot of threads, pictures, videos, but have not run across the answer.

I am planning the install of my future Go Power ISW 3000 inverter. Instruction say separate or isolated from battery's. In the near future I hope i will have Lithium ones like Battle Born so this should be an non issue then. However for now the location is about 12" to 14" above my 2-12V battery's that are in vented cases connected to the exterior vent port. I can seal the cases better if needed. This is all in the front bay of my fifth wheel. The location has good ventilation and access for wire runs. Yes I could go into the pass through on the opposite side of the wall, but I pack it pretty full with chairs and stuff so ventilation and protection around the unit would be a concern.

Thanks for any thoughts

Keith

[TucsonJim]

Moderators - if this is not the right place, please move.

Been reading through a lot of threads, pictures, videos, but have not run across the answer.

I am planning the install of my future Go Power ISW 3000 inverter. Instruction say separate or isolated from battery's. In the near future I hope i will have Lithium ones like Battle Born so this should be an non issue then. However for now the location is about 12" to 14" above my 2-12V battery's that are in vented cases connected to the exterior vent port. I can seal the cases better if needed. This is all in the front bay of my fifth wheel. The location has good ventilation and access for wire runs. Yes I could go into the pass through on the opposite side of the wall, but I pack it pretty full with chairs and stuff so ventilation and protection around the unit would be a concern.

Thanks for any thoughts

Keith

I would go for it. Well ventilated and well vented are key. The concern would be a hydrogen build up where a spark could generate a fire. But there are other electrical connections in the front compartment such as relays, motors, etc. which could ignite the hydrogen if they were to arc also. As long as you are not allowing hydrogen gas to concentrate, you should be fine.

Jim

[Yoda]

I would go for it. Well ventilated and well vented are key. The concern would be a hydrogen build up where a spark could generate a fire. But there are other electrical connections in the front compartment such as relays, motors, etc. which could ignite the hydrogen if they were to arc also. As long as you are not allowing hydrogen gas to concentrate, you should be fine.

Jim

Thanks Jim
I had not thought about the existing relays/circuit breakers that are right next to the battery boxes.

Back to my layout.
Have a great week - snow expected here tonight (we really need it). Want some your way?

[TedS]

Don't seal your battery boxes. Air has to enter as well as exit to ventilate the boxes.

[cvretis]

My question is similar, but with Battle Born batteries. Will it be OK to have them both in a box on the tongue? I found this at Tractor Supply. It only weighs 17 pounds.

[TucsonJim]

My question is similar, but with Battle Born batteries. Will it be OK to have them both in a box on the tongue? I found this at Tractor Supply. It only weighs 17 pounds.

I keep my three Battle Born batts on the tongue. They will be exposed to larger temperature variations, so shade them or heat them if needed.

Jim