i think i got toxic poisoning off battery

scully74 · 03-07-2009 4:18pm #1

i was charging a battery overnight, and there was a funny smell off it, and all around the place. battery was nearly red hot too.
was in the same area where the fumes were for about a good half hour, later that evening got a very bad headache, and was dizzy, weak, and started shaking like mad.......can this be off the fumes if i inhaled enough of them

Beta Ray Bill · 03-07-2009 4:22pm

drink plenty of water and have something to eat.

if your still feeling the same get your self to a doctor to be on the safe side.

I dont believe batteries produce fumes but a red hot one might.

CJhaughey · 03-07-2009 4:25pm

Lead acid batteries produce hydrogen gas when they are being charged.
I am not sure of the symptoms of hydrogen gas inhalation but a red hot battery doesn't sound good.
Why did you not stop the charging process if the battery started to overheat?

silverside · 03-07-2009 4:25pm

google "battery acid fumes". I'd go to the doctor if i were you

Beta Ray Bill · 03-07-2009 4:35pm

silverside wrote: »

google "battery acid fumes". I'd go to the doctor if i were you

I stand corrected...

Eoin · 03-07-2009 4:39pm

Go to the Doctor, don't get advice from strangers on the internet. Locking this thread, just in case.

i think i got toxic poisoning off battery

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