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Originally Posted by NIGHTHAWKSI
no..wont blow up. not quite sure myself what would happen...thats just what i was taught.
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In extreme cases it technically could blow up. I have seen it the aftermath and could probably show you pictures of a blown up battery or two. However it isn't very common.
The scenario would involve a bad, severely discharged battery. Batteries in this condition create Hydrogen Gas. In this situation the battery could explode if you do anything to cause a spark like taking the positive side off first, or creating a short.
Again, it isn't very common. I work with batteries a lot (in generators) and I haven't had one blow up on me yet. But I have seen the results of several exploded batteries. It does happen. If I am changing a battery which is particularly old or if I have reason to believe it is severely discharged I take extra care around it.