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Re: Charging Batteries on their side

http://www.cdtechno.com/pdf/ref/41_6739_0112.pdf

http://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/S...f?sdirect=true

http://www.gpbatteryygn.com/products/vrla/ States that VRLA batteries "can be operated in virtually any position (except upside-down)."

http://www.mkbattery.com/documents/5548MK-SLA-MSDS-2009.pdf
MSDS

Here are some interesting reads regarding batteries and their ventilation. I think we may have some confusion regarding what kind of battery we are using. I believe it is a valve regulated battery which mean that ventilation is necessary but charging it on it's side with proper ventilation should be fine.

I may be wrong but that's what I have gathered so far. We charge ours upright because it's just easier. They get proper ventilation (no worries there) and are easier to access.
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