Uploaded December 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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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: youtube.com/watch?v=MhnVZ7ZPunw&t=3s

Don’t take my word for it, this is directly from a battery manufacturer: northeastbattery.com/do-cement-floors-ruin-car-batteries

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