On Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:31:20 -0700 Jason Dagit <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Michael Robinson > <[email protected]>wrote: > > > > So I am thinking car batteries as they pack a lot of punch, are > > available practically everywhere, and they are recoverable without > > special equipment. However, open lead acid batteries are not > > appropriate for use on a desktop. I've also heard if these > > batteries don't vibrate that they will sulfate up much faster. > > > I could be mistaken, but I was thinking that car batteries (slowly) > produce toxic fumes as they work. Something that is not a problem > under the hood of your car, but worth considering in homes. You > might want to research this. > > Jason Lead-acid cells produce hydrogen gas. The problem isn't so much that it's toxic, but that it's explosive. If you use a lead-acid battery, be sure that the area is well ventilated. Also, since you want this for portable use, you'll want gel-cells. They won't leak sulfuric acid if they're tipped over. --Dale -- "Never try to out-stubborn a cat." _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
