At 01:04 PM 10/31/96 -0600, Rocko Flamefart wrote:
>now.  i realize these aren't deep cycle.  and they are small capacity.  the
>one i bought has like 24 amp/hours reserve which is not much.  BUT it will
>allow me to run accessory circuits for a while, especially my heater,
>without fear of starting battery run-down.  it isn't an ideal battery by any
>stretch of the imagination.  but it was cheap ~ $16 and it will be
>relatively safe with the vent capability.  having had a battery explode on
>me, spraying me with acid and lacerating my hand with plastic shrapnel, i
>can't install an unvented battery.

Ow.  That's understandable.

Consider an Interstate wheelchair battery.  Gel-cell, so no venting is
necessary and no liquid is present.  Small, so they easily fit under the
seat.  And they put out about 33 amp hours.

Ron

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