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Batteries
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:37 am
by TrackScotland
I've just ordered a small gell battery..... normally these dont need to be in boxes for MSA regs etc... but can anyone confirm what is required for TimeAttack?
The regs dont clearly differentiate between liquid/gell
8.2 Batteries must be securely mounted and all connections in a serviceable and clean condition. Positive terminals must be insulated. Negative leads should be braided or have yellow identifying marking. Batteries housed in the driver compartment must be securely mounted in a sealed and insulated box.
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:48 am
by duncan
Adam - I would check with Marc Herridge the scrutineer.
scrutineer@timeattack.co.uk
I would have thought that they would be fine but just as well to check with him.
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:51 am
by TrackScotland
Sent an email to them just after I posted. I've ordered a box with the battery, but its a bodge job LOL
The battery doesnt have a box small enough, so I've had to order a redtop 30 side box, for the red top 15 :/
Can always return it if not needed
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:30 pm
by TrackScotland
reply from Marc was that prefer it boxed, but would let it pass not boxed if the terminals were very well insulated.
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:43 am
by MichaelH
Does a standard battery need to be marked with yellow and insulated?
Just thought on, this is the one job thats not really in hand yet!
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:49 am
by duncan
MichaelH wrote:Does a standard battery need to be marked with yellow and insulated?
Just thought on, this is the one job thats not really in hand yet!
yes - but i have some yellow tape and will have it with me - 2 second job.
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:55 am
by MichaelH
Excellent, thanks Dunc :thumb:
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:58 am
by duncan
Do you have a front tow hook ?
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:06 am
by MichaelH
Just the standard one.
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:09 am
by duncan
MichaelH wrote:Just the standard one.
that'll do