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   From: phil_a@tpg.com.au   
      
   "dave"   
   >   
   > You answered your own question. As long as the battery doesn't heat up on   
   > a big charge you're probably OK.   
      
      
   ** SLA or "gel cells" are prone to gassing when overcharged.   
      
   The pressure builds up inside until something gives  -  then you have bits   
   of battery and acid all over the place.   
      
   Voltage & current limited charging is the only safe and sensible way.   
      
      
      
   ...  Phil   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)