battery terminal covers

[njl]

My surveyor noted that I do not have the positive terminals of my batteries covered as required by USCG.

I've been hunting for a vinyl cover, but am concerned about the sizing of the vinyl covers I see online. My batteries have two terminals for each pole - one accepts the standard clamped connector and the other has a wingnut. (like this: http://www.sears.com/diehard-marine-deep-cycle-rv-battery-group-size-24m/p-02827494000P).

Any ideas as to where I can order something that will fit? Or could I just sew up a custom leather cover?

 

[gpdno]

My batteries have the same connectors. Blue Seas makes covers that fit over the terminals. Bought mine at West Marine.

 

[AtlanticAl]

Get a bit of rubber hose, and stick it over the terminal.

 

[Ted]

Try this link for a few different styles of battery terminal covers.

http://www.iboats.com/Marine-Battery-Terminal-Boots/dm/view_id.374310

 

[Maine Sail]

My surveyor noted that I do not have the positive terminals of my batteries covered as required by USCG.

I've been hunting for a vinyl cover, but am concerned about the sizing of the vinyl covers I see online. My batteries have two terminals for each pole - one accepts the standard clamped connector and the other has a wingnut. (like this: http://www.sears.com/diehard-marine-deep-cycle-rv-battery-group-size-24m/p-02827494000P).

Any ideas as to where I can order something that will fit? Or could I just sew up a custom leather cover?

If your batteries are in their own "compartment" intended only for the batteries your surveyor may be steering you incorrectly. These are the ABYC standards for terminal protection.

"10.7.7 To prevent accidental contact of the ungrounded battery connection to ground, each battery shall be protected so that metallic objects cannot come into contact with the ungrounded battery terminal and uninsulated cell straps. This may be accomplished by means such as;

10.7.7.1 covering the ungrounded battery terminal with a boot or non-conductive shield,
or
10.7.7.2 installing the battery in a covered battery box,
or
10.7.7.3 installing the battery in a compartment specially designed only for the battery(s)."

The "ungrounded" terminal is the + terminal.

 

[dparilla]

I was told the same thing initially, but as I did the research, I was right that a battery box with a cover will suffice. Just make sure that the box is properly secured. I often find batteries in boxes that the lids are on, but the box is not secured to anything.