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Subject:Battery Reserve Capacity Calculations - 2nd Posting
From:Larry Chase
Date:Fri, 11 Oct 2002 21:04:19 -0600

Volks,

Originally posted this question a week ago.

Got no reply!

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I'm getting ready to do some Battery requirement calculations. 

Assuming a OPTIMA D750 Yellow Top Deep Cycle Battery

Rated at 120 minutes of Reserve Capacity at a 25 Amp draw. 

Specifications.

Reserve Capacity - Minutes: 124
Capacity (C/2 rate) - Amp Hours: 52
Capacity (C20 rate) - Amp Hours: 65

Am I correct in assuming that a 10 Amp Per Hour Power requirement 
would mean this battery would last 5 hours before needing a recharge?

Hitting the Trail Soon,

Larry Chase
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