SLI Plastic Battery Vents
Tulip has a complete line of pod and manifold vents to fit various styles of batteries as listed in the Tulip literature.
POD VENTS
- The pod type vents all come with a flame retarding frit in the vent and are tested to the current SAE specification (J-1495) for these vents.
- The labels that are applicable to these vents include the following warnings. Refer to the reverse side for label information: Danger/Poison Flush Eyes Danger/Poison with Flush Eyes Plain
- All pods are low profile, short barrel type with the variation in the barrel center line dimension and in the barrel diameter. All are available plain, without any information.
- Variations include: D=Danger P=Poison J=Jump L=Locking B=Blank
- All dimensions are in inches.
MANIFOLD VENTS
- Manifold vents are made to fit the vent openings for specific group size of batteries. They are designed to provide a flat top look for the battery and can vent from either end of the manifold.
- A plug is provided for one end of the manifold as required.
- All dimensions are in inches.

POD Type Vents
POD Type | Length | Width | Height w/o Barrel PLAIN | Height w/o Barrel GRAPHIC | Centerline | Barrel Diameter | Graphic Variation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 3.27 | 2.02 | 0.435 | 0.46 | 1.125 | 0.630 | 4 |
6 | 3.27 | 1.03 | 0.435 | n/a | 1.125 | 0.630 | n/a |
7 | 4.39 | 2.02 | 0.435 | 0.46 | 1.625 | 0.757 | 4 |
8 | 3.97 | 2.02 | 0.435 | 0.46 | 1.414 | 0.757 | 4 |
Manifold Vents - These are made for a specific battery group size
Group Type | Length | Width | Height w/o Barrel | Variations |
---|---|---|---|---|
41 | 10.82 | 3.16 | 0.660 | Plain |
48/91 | 9.88 | 3.16 | 0.660 | Plain |
49/93 | 12.82 | 3.16 | 0.660 | Plain |