Hole in Battery Compartment

[TNYHWZ]

Has anyone noticed the large round hole in the step battery compartment in the MSB 2400 WS?. Want to close it up to keep out the critters.

[dalford]

That hole is there for a reason. The battery compartment requires a source of fresh air to disperse noxious fumes and explosive mixtures of hydrogen gasses generated during operation.

Put some mesh wire over it..

[TNYHWZ]

That's what I thought it was for. Didn't want to plug it up without asking. Thanks.

[Oaklevel]

Originally Posted by dalford

That hole is there for a reason. The battery compartment requires a source of fresh air to disperse noxious fumes and explosive mixtures of hydrogen gasses generated during operation.

Put some mesh wire over it..

X2 on what was said.

[rgthoma]

I plugged mine with one of those aluminum or copper scrub pads. I just shoved as much as I could to fill the hole and trimmed the rest. It isn't a hermetic seal so the ventilation is still there, maybe less but still there. Anyway, I haven't had any issues. I have used the same technique for plugging other holes under the rig as well. Good luck!

[markb422]

Hardware stores sell round louvered port vents in various sizes. Usually used for soffit vents and they have screens to keep bugs out. That is what I used.