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Originally Posted by G.M.
JM I doubt the battery exploded from the 12 volts. There were no doubt fumes from the battery and the spark from the jumper cables ingnited them. A dead 6 volt battery is going to pull the 12 volt jumper battery down in the 9 or 10 volt range. A larger charger puts this much voltage into a 6 volt battery initially when the 6 volt is very low.
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I don't know George, could have been ignition of fumes. If spark occurred, it happened after the jumper clamp had been connected to the battery terminal and the starter began cranking. All I remember was the 'KA BOOM!!' and feeling fortunate that I did not get hit by pieces of the case or get any acid in my face.