Batteries

TrackScotland · Post by **TrackScotland** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:37 am

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.

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:48 am

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.

TrackScotland · Post by **TrackScotland** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:51 am

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

TrackScotland · Post by **TrackScotland** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:30 pm

reply from Marc was that prefer it boxed, but would let it pass not boxed if the terminals were very well insulated.

MichaelH · Post by **MichaelH** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:43 am

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!

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:49 am

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.

MichaelH · Post by **MichaelH** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:55 am

Excellent, thanks Dunc :thumb:

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:58 am

Do you have a front tow hook ?

MichaelH · Post by **MichaelH** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:06 am

Just the standard one.

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:09 am

MichaelH wrote:Just the standard one.

that'll do