Problems with a motor cycle battery

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Using a motorcycle battery in a lawn mower that must sit flat on its side poses issues with leakage due to the vent design. A sealed gel-type battery is recommended for this application, as it prevents acid spillage. Traditional refillable batteries are not suitable for sideways placement because their internal structure relies on liquid being at the bottom. Even if the vent is fixed, the design of liquid batteries does not accommodate horizontal positioning. Therefore, a sealed or gel battery is the best solution for this situation.
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Hi,
Apologies in advance if this is not an academic enough question for you,
I have a lawn mower that needs a motorcycle battery to start it.
The battery has to sit flat on its side.
The battery I have bought has a vent on the side and when I leave it on its side the battery acid leaks out.(Not good)
I am guessing that I need a sealed gel type battery if it needs to sit on side rather than one I fill up with electrolyte...or should I be able to use my refillable battery on its side?
Thanks
 
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You want a sealed/gel battery
Even if you fixed the vent, the plates inside a liquid battery are designed to have the liquid in the bottom.
 

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