There are plastic cases available for wet cell "car type" batteries that
help prevent spilling the battery acid in case the battery tips over.You
could set the battery in your garage (don't set the battery on a
concrete floor) and run two long wires from the battery to inside your
house.A good automatic battery charger and amp meter will help to keep
the battery in good condition.Occasionally,use a piece of an old rag and
a cup of warm water with baking soda in the water and wipe the battery.
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