XPost: sci.electronics.design   
   From: SaySooth@TheMonastery.org   
      
   On Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:17:53 -0800, dave  wrote:   
      
   >On 02/24/2013 05:14 AM, Phil Allison wrote:   
   >> "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.   
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   >> ...  Phil   
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   >>   
   >   
   >They have vents.   
      
     Which are NOT meant for overcharge relief.   
      
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