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Re: Lie down the battery or not?!

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Originally Posted by MikeDubreuil View Post
For charging purposes it must be placed upright.
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Originally Posted by Mike Betts View Post
I recommend that you always charge the battery right side up.
Both absolutely correct. If the battery were to vent (internal overpressure relief), the venting works best in the upright position. Overcharge is the common cause of overpressure, thus the strong recommendation that the batteries be upright while charging. It's a safety thing.

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