Return-Path: Received: from marvkaye.olsusa.com ([205.245.9.107]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.1 release 219 ID# 0-52269U2500L250S0V35) with SMTP id com for ; Sun, 9 May 1999 15:07:22 -0400 Message-Id: <3.0.3.32.19990509151132.00a9fb10@olsusa.com> Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 15:11:32 -0400 To: lancair.list@olsusa.com From: Marvin Kaye Subject: Batteries X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> In a response to Charles Keller's question about how I managed to fit the batteries and hydraulic power pack up front along with the header tank I mentioned my battery choice, that being Hawker Energy Products Odyssey Model PC680. In case you're wondering about just what the heck they are, I thought I'd pass along the link to their website... it's http://www.hepi.com/products/sli/index.htm and I suggest you take a peek if you're still unsure about battery alternatives. These are _not_ gel cell batteries, but utilize the absorbed glass mat technology for the electrolyte (ie, cut them in half and no acid would be released.) They charge quickly, much like a ni-cad, are capable of very high discharge rates (low internal resistance), but will provide good low rate long duration drains as well... sort of the best of both worlds. They are also reasonably priced and relatively small. I hope you find this information useful. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML homepage: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html