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[John Q. Doe]

Gates cells have been used by a number of companies.
They were popular with the military crowd as the lead-
acid chemistry was well documented. They use a paste
electrolyte, rolled paper separates the electrodes.
The inside has a rubber cap on a vent tube so they do
vent corrosive gases. Unlike thier liquid electroyte
brothers you can turn them upside down and sideways
for short times without worrying about the electrolyte
leaking out.

Gates has a good book on the care and handling of
the cells. They are tough and can provide a slug of
current for a short interval. Treat them like any
high current battery. The 2.5 Amp Hour Rating does
not tell the story of 25 amp or more surges they can
provide.

Chuck WD4HXG


Date:    Wed, 6 Feb 2002 13:25:48 -0800
From:    Murray Grandy
Subject: Gates batteries

I have 7 Gates rechargeable batteries. 6, "D" cells, and 1, larger than "D".
They are all 2 volt. The "D" cells are 2.5 AH, and the large  one is 5.0 AH.
There is the name "CYCLON" printed in a red band around the middle. Does
anyone know what equipment used these batteries.
Murray

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