<VV> Vented Battery

[J R Read_HML]

I think you NAILED IT!

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Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "P.H. Raker" <n556p at yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 2:10 PM
Subject: <VV> Vented Battery


> Hello, All,
>     Other than for the purpose of being historically correct, why
> would you want to use a vented battery?  Wouldn't it be appropriate to
> make use of the modern technology available in Sealed Lead Acid (SLA)
> batteries?  As far as I know, they are identical as far as the
> electrical system is concerned, are much less likely to leak, are often
> lighter in weight &/or smaller in size for a given CCA rating, and most
> important of all, they don't give off any of those corrosion-causing
> acid fumes.  I can see the point of using a historically correct
> battery for a concourse car, but otherwise I don't get it.  Is there a
> really good reason?  Can someone please explain?
>     Phil Raker
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