Batteries

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Hello Vance, 

My batteries are sealed so I cannot use the Hydrocaps. I was really 
interested using a different sort of catalytor. I have the Maimi address so 
don't go to the trouble of looking up their address. Thanks.

I also worked at HBOI (in the engineering group) for a while primarily to 
gather information on their battery systems to use in my Sub. They have not 
tried the newer sealed AGM batteries to my knowledge.

Lifeline advertises that no hydrogen evolution or at least very low hydrogen 
occurs during charge and discharge cycles unless reverse charging or 
excessive over charging outside their published limits happens. Reverse 
charging is very destructive and can occur during high depth of discharge, 
particularly with long series strings of batteries.

The battery system is based on the technology developed and used in the old 
Gate sealed lead acid cells using Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) as the plate 
separators. The system is called a starved electrolyte system with no free 
electrolyte. You might want to take a look at their website. My opinion is 
that these batteries are better than the older wet electrolyte cells you are 
used to. Better doesn't mean completely safe.

Have fun,

Ken Martindale

In a message dated 4/15/99 6:00:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
VBra676539@aol.com writes:

<< Ken
 Hydro-Caps made in Miami.  I've got a brochure somewhere.  Will dig it out 
 and get you the number.  $6.00 apiece for the screw in models but they have 
 some that you mount in your compartment which should be cheaper.  Thanks for 
 the welcome.
 Best Regards,
 Vance >>