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A battery rack system and method are provided including a battery rack for holding a plurality of batteries. Further included is a liner-equipped containment system connected to the battery rack. The containment system is adapted for containing leaks or spills from the batteries.

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1. A battery rack system, comprising: a battery rack for holding a plurality of batteries; anda liner-equipped containment system connected to the battery rack, the containment system for containing leaks or spills from the batteries, wherein the containment system includes a liner therein and where

1. A battery rack system, comprising: a battery rack for holding a plurality of batteries; anda liner-equipped containment system connected to the battery rack, the containment system for containing leaks or spills from the batteries, wherein the containment system includes a liner therein and wherein the battery rack is mounted to the containment system or to a floor below the containment system through the liner. 2. The system of claim 1 wherein the liner is mounted to the containment system. 3. The system of claim 1 wherein the liner is formed integral with the containment system. 4. The system of claim 1 wherein the liner has a base and a wall. 5. The system of claim 1 wherein at least a portion of the containment system is resistant to damage from the leaks or spills. 6. The system of claim 1 wherein the battery rack includes a plurality of shelves. 7. The system of claim 1 further comprising a pillow of material placed on the liner. 8. A method, comprising: holding a plurality of batteries on a battery rack; andcontaining leaks or spills from the batteries utilizing a liner-equipped containment system connected to the battery rack, wherein the containment system includes a liner therein and wherein the battery rack is mounted to the containment system or to a floor below the containment system through the liner. 9. The method of claim 8 wherein the liner is mounted to the containment system. 10. The method of claim 8 wherein the liner is formed integral with the containment system. 11. The method of claim 8 wherein the liner has a base and a wall. 12. The method of claim 8 wherein the containment system includes a material placed in an area defined by the containment system. 13. The method of claim 8 further comprising a placing at least a pillow of material on the liner. 14. A battery rack system, comprising: a battery rack for holding a plurality of batteries; anda containment system for containing leaks or spills from the batteries, the containment system including a liner, wherein the battery rack is connected to the containment system or to a floor below the containment system, and wherein the containment system includes at least a pillow of material placed on the liner in an area defined by the containment system. 15. The system of claim 14 wherein the liner is mounted to the containment system. 16. The system of claim 14 wherein the liner is formed integral with the containment system. 17. The system of claim 14 wherein the liner has a base and a wall. 18. The system of claim 14 wherein at least a portion of the containment system is resistant to damage form the leaks or spills. 19. The system of claim 14 wherein the battery rack includes a plurality of shelves.