Can You Store Batteries on the Floor? -ETCG1

This video answers the question, “can you store batteries on the floor?”. The question came up after I posted a video about reorganizing my shop and showed that I stored my unused car batteries on the floor.

I also talk about other issues that can effect your batteries life.

For additional information about car batteries and maintenance, check out this video.

Battery Care and Maintenance Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhnVZ7ZPunw&t=3s

I look forward to your comments.

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Thanks for watching!

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I Reorganized My Shop!:

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