Hi Guys and Girls I use Eastpen Gel Batteries here in OZ and they are the best in + 60 degrees C to - 10 degrees C. I have even used them in cars and with more than 5 years they are cool. You can buy then cheaper than I can they come from the USA. Cheers Brett
----- Original Message ----- From: "Q" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 12:10 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] battery question > 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 > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
