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Date:         Tue, 21 Dec 1999 20:56:31 -0800
Reply-To:     david griffiths <griffiths5130@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         david griffiths <griffiths5130@HOME.COM>
Organization: @Home Network
Subject:      Re: auxilery battery
Comments: To: Susan Bernavich <susanb@WIZZARDS.NET>
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Hi Susan,


I have maintained uninteruptible power supplies. Sounds like a deep
discharge battery was recommended.  Regular automotive batteries deliver
large amounts of energy over a short time, DD batteries deliver the same
amount of energy over a longer time (simplified explanation).  The DD
battery is *meant* to be charged & discharged regularly.


Susan Bernavich wrote:
>
> Hi ...i just came back from relacing the main battery in my 83
> Diesel...that went fine..followed advice of list...found an appropriate
> replacement easily...the problem came in when we tested the auxilery and
> it was deader than a doornail...the guy said that i needed a deep
> something and that a regular wouldn't do.....QUESTION:....what kind
> should i get and where can i get it??????  Thanks in advance...I'm in
> Oregon
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