Smart LiFePo4 battery mounting position - on side?

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sedlacek asked Jan 8, '24

Hi, have a simple question.

Can I mount the battery horizontally in my car? (12 V 100 Ah)

Thanks a lot! David

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klim8skeptic answered · Jan 08 at 12:15 PM

@sedlacek 2 good reasons not to mount batteries on their side / end.

LiFePo4 batteries have liquid electrolyte in them that may not cover the active films / electrodes when not mounted upright.

Should something bad happen, it might be possible for liquid electrolyte to be vented, rather than gas.

Always mount batteries upright, unless the manufacturer approves otherwise.

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sedlacek commented · Jan 08 at 12:23 PM

Thank you for your answer! That's kind of what I expected. The space underneath is tight even though it is a minivan (the new VW Multivan).

But I'll figure out to mount it upright somehow.

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