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Old 04-10-2008, 01:18 PM   #9
Highlander
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Location: Milford Boat Works CT
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Is it worth the cost?

Brian,

The article about next gen AGM batteries was good. I don't think that you would have to upgrade an existing generator to make these batteries pay.
If I could run at max output whenever the generator was running- charge time would be 1/3 to 1/2 the time it takes now.
The charger starts at 110A 12V and in less than 5 minutes is down to 80A and drops from there to less than 20A in 30 to 45 minutes but will take 2 to 3 hours to get to the float charge.
The holy grail is a battery that will take as much power as we can stuff into it , in as short time as possible.

Here is a thought. Would a flywheel storage device also act as a stabilizer?

Carl
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