Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Batteries Bank

[Jon Wallace <jonw@psubs.org>]

The electrical requirements to fulfill the operating parameters of cars 
and subs are different enough I think, that the greater reserve capacity 
of Lithium is not enough to justify the added expense.  It would be 
interesting to hear how many psubbers have found that lead/acid does not 
adequately serve their needs and would move to lithium if they could.  
Some time ago (in a different lead vs (?) battery discussion) Phil 
Nuytten advised that from his experience lead/acid provided the best 
"bang for the buck" for home-builders.  The US Battery Rep that we had 
as a guest in July talked about all battery types and seemed to confirm 
that for all its supposed weaknesses, the good ole lead/acid battery was 
the way to go.  That was my impression at least.

Jon




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