Re: (ET) batts

["John Carlarne" <johncarlarne yahoo com>]

I guess the real issue is that I am not sure yet whether this thing will
run, so the thought of buying a bunch of batteries beforehand makes me a 
bit
queasy.

I was thinking of getting 3 12v car batteries from the wreckers just to see
if the thing runs - run it for about 10 seconds. Then I would have the
confidence to go and make the plunge. 

Feeling rather incompetent with matters electrical, I have tried to make
myself feel better by stripping down the mechanicals, which all seem to be
built like a tank.

I will go track down leads at the local golf course on Monday.

Best and thanks,

John

-----Original Message-----
From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu
[mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of Neil
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 12:07 PM
To: et
Subject: (ET) batts

John, what is "sticker shock" ?  The last I priced - 120 amp hour - were 
about $60 each.

I'd guess you may have a chance by contacting golf courses,  maybe get a 
lead.  Around here they all run gassers so hard to find used batts.  
FWIW, I've gotten around 10 years from a set, so the $300 - $400 kinda 
spreads out.

wombat - probably looking for a set next year, or try a desulfator this 
winter.

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