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A polypropylene battery box.
Note holddown straps.
A two-layer battery box bottom,
with insulation.
Insulation, Heating, & Ventilation
In colder climates, it is recommended to insulate or
heat battery boxes. Insulation can be done with 1/2"
sheets of polyurethane foam inside the box. Do not use
styrofoam, as it reacts badly with battery acid. If
space permits, insulation can be built into the battery
box floor and lid as well. There are battery heating
blankets (available for use in large diesel trucks) that
can be adapted to a battery box and plugged in like a
block heater. Be careful that any heating system does
not harm plastic components, or the Battery Mat.
Insulation can be simply a second layer between the
box and batteries, or it can be a third layer in the middle of a 'sandwich' box wall or floor. In the two-layer
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