RE: Gel Cell or Sealed?
Eric Johnson (ej@tx3.com)
Tue, 5 Jan 1999 16:03:18 -0800
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> I plan on using my battery to power electronic devices like radios,
> lights, etc. at night while asleep in the cabin of my boat. My battery
> is kept in a cabinet in the cabin of my boat. How much danger is there
> of fumes collecting in the cabin in, say, eight hours of use?
I think virtually none... i know fumes can develop while charging, but i
don't think normal use does anything. And I think the fumes are just
hydrogen anyways.
> Further, what is the advantage of a gel cell over a sealed battery?
Well, my 4-wheeling friends like 'em cuz they can be operated and store in
any position (even upside down) and won't leak.
> Can
> you buy deep cycle sealed batteries?
yep. http://www.optimabatteries.com is one source.
We
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> Thanks,
> Bill Longyard
>