House Battery Boil-over

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May 26, 2009
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2 1983 h33 Pickering,Canada
Greetings all,

I've found a boat for sale that is too good to be true. Only 6 years old at what I figure will be a bargain, after haggling.
It's problem is that it has had the house battery boil-over. The extent of fluid leakage I don't know as I'm awaiting further info. Battery fluid clean up is not new to me (I'm an aircraft and vehicle mechanic).
My concern is air quality. Apparently the Ph levels are considered "high" with a slight acrid odour. Again I am waiting for clarification to what extent.
Has anyone had to deal with this situation, and how did it work out. Knowing what's involved will help determine the true value of this deal.
Of course, one still has to determine the root cause of the battery malfunction.

Thanks,

m&d, Inspiration
 
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May 11, 2005
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Seidelman S37 Slidell, La.
A few guesses

Without more knowledge, kinda hard questions but some guesses. Had to be caused by either overcharging/over voltage from a bad charger. Or a battery that was dead and frozen, cracking the case. As to the clean up. Depends on how much acid and where it was spilled. Clean up should be rather simple, but the effects could be long lasting. I have no first hand knowledge, but have been lead to believe that acid over time can be harmful to fiberglass, even after clean up and being neutralized. First thought is that the odor would go away after clean up is done, but might take a while. I'm sure you will get more comments, and probably from those with more knowledge than me.
 
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