Date:         Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:00:14 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Gel Cell's
Comments: To: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com>
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none that I've ever seen........
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Rocket J Squirrel 
  To: Mike 
  Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:55 AM
  Subject: Re: Gel Cell's


  > "...practically no spillage..."

  How far from "no spillage" would you say that was?

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  Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
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  On 11/20/2009 3:44 PM Mike wrote:

  > I work with sealed lead-acid gel-cell batteries every day, in my job as
  > a fire alarm system service technician. I've seen of them many mounted
  > in every possible way (and sitting for years!) with practically no
  > spillage at all. So, yes, on it's side is absolutely fine; as
  > advertised by the manfacturers.
  > 
  > Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul Gordon To:
  > vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 5:33 PM 
  > Subject: Gel Cell's
  > 
  > 
  > Anyone ever had an "Negative Experience" mounting these on their sides.
  > They claim not to spill, But what about leakage. I think I can get a
  > larger battery this way but not sure about installing it on it's
  > side.Any insight would be helpful.
  >