Re: [IRCA] lead acid cells

["kevin - Gilbert, AZ" <amfmdx@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 9/15/06 6:58 PM, "Charles & Leonor Taylor" <calltaylor@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> I want to power it from an auto battery, as NiCads or such are just too
> expensive for me now. So I know someone out there can give me good advice
> as to what type gives good value/price.

Before I get to the auto battery, don't buy NiCds. They are not half as good
as NiMH batteries. If you are going to spend the money, go that way.

Auto battery...

If you need one, the best would be the yellow Maxx ones from Wal-Mart.
Consumer Reports say they are #1 and I agree. They last a LONG time.

> Another thing, would it be wise to let the battery run way down periodically?

 NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, run a lead-acid battery all the way down
unless you like buying lead acid batteries and they are NOT cheap. If you
run down a lead acid battery the lead sponge will degrade very quickly.

Also, don't leave your battery to sit a long time without a charge or
discharge. They will die fast that way as well.

Charge it every week and you should have a long lived battery.

Kevin

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