Where to keep batteries?

[Mosesbbhhh]

I think the advice to keep them off concrete still applies.
Concrete is cold.
To minimize the stratification of the acid, one needs to "stir" the acid by a periodic gassing charge. This stirring is made more difficult if the acid at the bottom is cold (denser).
Batteries sulphate from the bottom up due to stratification, with the resultant loss of capacity and an early death when the sulphation reaches the top of the plates.
Allow an air gap under the batteries by placing them on wooden slats.
Cheap insurance.

[CindyLou]

I've had car batteries sitting on the cement in my garage for almost a year and haven't had any problems. I may put some wood down underneath just in case. Didn't really think to much into it.

[Ladydusoleil]

Re: Where to keep batteries?

Wow, I totally thought that storing batteries on cement was bad. You learn something new everyday!

[WiseWizard]

Re: Where to keep batteries?

Diana,

The rumor that you can't store batteries on concrete floors has been around many years. About 100 years ago battery cases were made up of wood and asphalt. The acid would leak and create a discharge circuit acid soaked floor. Modern batteries don't have this problem any longer because they are made of plastic.

Storing batteries in a cool place is good because it slows down the chemical process and prolongs the life of the battery. When your ready to use it, just bring it back up to room temperature and it's as good as new.

My buddy and I built a simple wooden box to store my batteries in for the solar panels and it works great!

[DianaR]

We are looking around our garage to figure out were to put batteries associated with solar panels. A friend said the garage was a bad location due to the cement floor.

Is this actually true or is it a rumor?

What is the best place to keep your batteries?