Michael, maybe with Lithium (Li-ion), batteries; I don’t think with NiCd.
There are a few write-ups on the use of Li-ion batteries for sailing applications. If I recall correctly, you get almost double density (Ah/weight) and you can easily reach 80 % of discharge (without any damage); this means that you need almost 1/4 of the weight and 1/2 of capacity. The price is somewhat high still, but if you spend a lot of time without being able to recharge, they might offer the right value. The flip side to that is that you better have a really good charge controller. Marek From: Michael Brown via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 2:54 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Flooded, Sealed or AGM? I had hoped that with the research and work being done on the larger NiCD packs in hybrid cars that marine NiCD wet cells would become more common. Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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