Battery health

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sahona
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Battery health

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Maybe the future is bright for lead-acid batteries after all.

http://www.elektor.com/news/health-care ... 4169.lynkx

Shouldn't be too long before some electro-whizzkid on here or TOP comes up with a wee magic box that can be made for a sensible price.
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sahona wrote:Maybe the future is bright for lead-acid batteries after all.

http://www.elektor.com/news/health-care ... 4169.lynkx

Shouldn't be too long before some electro-whizzkid on here or TOP comes up with a wee magic box that can be made for a sensible price.
Given the heated debates on TOP over the various existing battery monitors, it'll be interesting to see what this adds to the mix.

Certainly YAPP material, though.
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DaveS wrote:Certainly YAPP material, though.
Well I've sent off for a sample and I've started reading the data sheet...
It's going to be some time before my first prototype emerges though. Next winter perhaps?
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