Cracked battery. Help!

[rangerboy101 10+ year member]

Ok I went to move my Deka earlier for my new install and when I picked up the battery I noticed a spot on my carpet. Well I tipped over the battery and noticed this hairline crack in my battery case. I'm assuming the spot of melted carpet is from the gel inside the battery. What should I do about it? I bought the battery from a member on here. Any chance of it having a warranty? Here's pics from everything.

Melted carpet:

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[thegreatestpenn 5,000+ posts]

Plastic battery case after u glue the case up. That's your best bet imo. Battery cases cost like $10-$20

 

[rangerboy101 10+ year member]

So is it ok to just put some epoxy on it? Where can I get a battery case at? Is it ok to continue using the battery even after I fix the crack?

 

[sacsking916 5,000+ posts]

Get a battery box from any auto part store or maybe even wal mart.

 

[rangerboy101 10+ year member]

So is it ok to just put some epoxy on it? Where can I get a battery case at? Is it ok to continue using the battery even after I fix the crack?

This^ I'm going on a trip in the morning and I need to fix this tonight.

 

[rangerboy101 10+ year member]

Bump. I need to fix this like now

 

[Dirtrider4eva 10+ year member]

epoxy it well. make a good solid hold. then follow up with a battery case. even check like autozone, or any place like that,.

PS. Nice dead stinkbug, i wonder if the gel killed it.

lol

 

[rangerboy101 10+ year member]

Ok sounds good. Making a trip to walmart right now to get some epoxy and a battery box.

 

[rangerboy101 10+ year member]

Ok battery is glued and appears to be fine now. Still works great and everything. Going to get a battery box this morning on my way out of town.