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   XPost: sci.electronics.repair   
   From: phil_a@tpg.com.au   
      
   "dave"   
   >Phil Allison   
   >>   
   >>> 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.   
   >>   
   >   
   > They have vents.   
      
   ** So you have no fucking idea what really happens.   
      
      
      
      
   ....  Phil   
      
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