Re: How much current safe for 30m extension?

From: Peter Bennett (peterbb_at_somewhere.invalid)
Date: 02/13/05

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    Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 19:44:04 -0800

    On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 17:17:16 -0800, "Watson A.Name - \"Watt Sun, the
    Dark Remover\"" <NOSPAM@dslextreme.com> wrote:

    >No. These cells are 4V each, 12 in all, each is sealed. Well, except
    >for the one cell that's split open because of internal pressure. :-(
    >They must be replaced, not repaired. This is a phone system, where it
    >has to be online during emergencies. Batteries that are working fine,
    >but over 5 years old are considered unacceptable and must be replaced.
    >

    I don't know of any 4 volt rechargeable cell chemistry.

    I expect that your "4 volt cells" are actually two cell lead-acid
    batteries, with each cell good for 2.1 volts. 

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