Re: [Paddlewise] RFI electric bilge pumps

You could consider a Gell cell which are not subject to spillage but picky
about charging.

Richard Smith

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Sent: Friday, April 07, 2000 9:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] RFI electric bilge pumps


> John Fereira, in discussing waterproofing electric pump batteries, asked,
"How about a Pelican box?"
>
> This was my plan, too.  But, in discussions with the manufacturers of my
lead acid battery, a point was made that these batteries will vent a toxic
gas --- hydrogen sulphide, I believe --- when they discharge.  The
manufacturer strongly recommended not placing his batteries in a drybox; in
another application, a rescue service placed a battery for a piece of
emergency gear --- probably "jaws of life" --- for use in a marine
environment, and the box exploded, causing some minor damage.  Now, that
apparatus could well have dr
>
>
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