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A Guide to Lead-Acid Battries

Contents

• Structure and Operation
• Types of Lead-Acid Battery
• Types of Deep Cycle Battery
• Internal Resistance
• Cell and Battery Voltage
• Battery Capacity
• Battery Life
• Charge State
• Charging
• Trickle or Float Charge
• Solar Chargers
• Equalisation Charging
• Battery Efficiency
• Battery Banks
• Care and Maintenance
• Safety
• References

January 2005

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