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Have read quite a few threads and posts about VE and VF battery venting.
So after having some work done, the battery is no good. Found the vent tube wasn’t used, nor were vent holes plugged or vented to the outside.
Easy fix, and making a dual vent because almost all good batteries come with two vents and use one.
5mm PVC tube
5mm T-piece
5mm 90° piece
The black bit is the factory vent connector/plug (what ever)
I filed the sharp edge on the white elbow. If you don’t, the edge catches and is really hard to get it out again.
Still fits nice and snug and comes out easy with some effort.
Don’t let too much tube hang out. The muffler is right there.
The other vent hole is on the other side.
I thought about having a T fitted into the side but some extra tube makes fitting and removing the battery a bit easier, even if there’s more parts used.
A dab of silicone on the end should hold the tube in place. It’s thinner walled tube than the original.
You can get the tube and fittings from Bunnings or a pet shop.
I’ll see myself out.
Easy fix, and making a dual vent because almost all good batteries come with two vents and use one.
5mm PVC tube
5mm T-piece
5mm 90° piece
The black bit is the factory vent connector/plug (what ever)
I filed the sharp edge on the white elbow. If you don’t, the edge catches and is really hard to get it out again.
Still fits nice and snug and comes out easy with some effort.
Don’t let too much tube hang out. The muffler is right there.
The other vent hole is on the other side.
I thought about having a T fitted into the side but some extra tube makes fitting and removing the battery a bit easier, even if there’s more parts used.
A dab of silicone on the end should hold the tube in place. It’s thinner walled tube than the original.
You can get the tube and fittings from Bunnings or a pet shop.
I’ll see myself out.