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Old February 22nd 04, 05:39 PM
Rod Mollise
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Default WalMart Portable Battery Pack?

OTOH I suspect the deep cycle batteries might be better for higher
current drawing equipment, like a dew heater system.


Hi:

Or maybe not even then. I've been using one of the Walmart yellow "Prestone"
jump start packs for a couple of years to power a goto scope and a Dewbuster
heater system. Never have had a problem. I do recharge in the mornings, though,
and if the setup includes a CCD camera, computer, etc., a big deep-cycle
battery is definitely recommended.

Peace,
Rod Mollise
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