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Subject:Re: Small UPS SLA batteries...deep cycle substitute?
From:David Beierl
Date:Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:33:55 -0500

At 11:59 AM 1/11/2012, Aaron wrote:
>Yeah, the bank of batteries is currently in series and produces over
>110V. I bet my headlights would finally be bright - for a nanosecond  ;-)

Had a UPS once with a 120V battery.  Not what I was expecting to see
when I popped the lid.

If you've got the stock 2.1l US-spec headlights you'll never be able
to see with them on low beam, no matter how bright they are.  If
that's any comfort.  Having been accustomed to E-code 7" round lights
on my '84 I was shocked when I got the '89.  I gave my former wife a
ride and she said "Are your lights on?"  Since I couldn't afford an
SA grille I got a 1.9l one and am back to E-code 7" round lights
(Bosch ones) and am quite happy again.  I keep meaning to put relays
in but haven't yet.

Yours,
David