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Re: (ET) batteries

   From: "Hazen, Dwight L" <hazen indiana edu>
   Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 14:16:26 -0500 
   Sender: owner-elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu

   You need a float charger "power supply" that is dead on for
   the voltage you set. 40.8 volts maintained over a long term should not 
gas
   the cells.

I think this is too high.  Manufacturers usually recommend 13.2V for a
12V battery.

                        Ken