Re: Batteries

[<hofs@domain.elided>]

>I'm not an expert on batteries, but isn't what we're seeing a result of
>30 years of advancement in battery technology?  Now they can pack 1000
>CCA into the same package size that only permitted 400 CCA back in 1970. 
>This reserve lets us start at 0 degrees with a 5 year old battery when in
>the old days you had to replace it after about 3 years to be able to
>start when the temperature got cold.
>
>Howard Pletcher
>Howteron Products Scout Parts


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