Battery Storage

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it depends what your looking for as what types of batteries ....

if they are for auto related use then ultimately the CCA (Cold Crank Amperage) is important...the ability to mechanically" boot" round an engine from cold....Heavy Amps....these are typically wet cell - gel-style will work but the range and use of GC are ok but dont have the WELLY of Wet Cell...they are kinda like the "prissyy cousins "

Ni-Cads dont like recharging unless they are totally discharged completeley ...and will build up a resistance to subsequent charging if no totally discharged....

Leclanche Batts dont like damp and theres so many "Taiwanny" types available now i dont hink people bother with them so much....the cheap blister pack you cant rely on....


If i was going to build a self contained backyard post SHTF power unit then it would probably be based around Submarine batteries or a Milk Float(which i wouldnt take apart , apart from bypassing the thristor drives)

they both take high Charge / Discharge curves and suitable for heavy abuse!


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