At 1/14/2006 10:14, you wrote:
> > 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)
>
>What's your replacement and disposal costs?
>
>Car batteries and marine deep cycle batteries aren't that different in
>price, and the deep cycle batteries are MUCH better at tolerating deep
>discharges.
My suggestion was under the assumption that car batteries were much
cheaper, had better storage density & would only be deep discharged once or
twice over their lifetime. If none of this is true, then yes a deep cycle
battery would make more sense.
Bob NO6B
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