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Subject:Re: Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback
Date:Fri, 18 Apr 1997 08:58:38 -0300 (ADT)

>Here is what I came up with.
>
>Optima Deep Cycle Battery (not gel, new spiral wound technology)
>52 amp hours
>700 or 750 cranking amps

This is the battery of choice for 4x4 electric winching usage, dual Optimas
and high output (120-180amp) alternators.  Rapid discharge/charge cycles.
300-400 amp draws from the winches, discharged after a couple of minutes.
Lots of abuse.  Tim