NO!Car batteries will sulphate and vent dangerously explosive
hydrogen gas,are meant to be discharged quickly and recharged
immediately and dont last long in backup service.Most site owners
wont allow them to be used. Sealed lead/acid will last 5 to 10
times longer and are designed for the intended purpose.There is
lots of good info on the web,do a search! 73,Lee
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> At 1/14/2006 01:09, you wrote:
>
>>The sealed lead acid cells have a much better deep cycle capacity. Just
>>don't overcharge them.
>>
>>Dave WB2FTX
>
>
> Given that batteries used in backup service rarely get cycled at all,
> wouldn't car batteries be a more cost-effective choice? (assuming the gel
> cels were not a gift)
>
> Bob NO6B
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