Gates Cells

[Noel Page]

I would think that these cells could be quite dangerous due to high surge
current.
The could overheat and explode (like any short circuited car battery)!
Also not environmentally friendly due to lead and acid contents.
This is why you usually do not see these cells in commercial products.

 Noel

"John Q. Doe" wrote:

> 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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