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In a message dated 11/27/01 6:35:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:
> Has anyone heard of, or had any experience with using aircraft NiCads on
> a boat? I was talking with some guys yesterday who claim that they're
> expensive and last forever with no maintenance. I'm wondering if the
> usual marine charging systems will work with them?
>
They require a higher charging voltage. The editor of Home Power waxed on
about them when he obtained some used ones, but since then the used supply
had dried up due to EPA restrictions. New ones, in house battery size, are
very expensive. Nicads have less power density so they take up more room.
In short, they are wonderful, but not cost effective compared to lead acid,
unless one is wealthy.
Norm
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