Has anyone every used a gel cell or dry cell battery to power their amp? If so which one and did it work well? Did you have to buy a regulator for it?
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swez on 04/4/2004 12:08:41
Not sure I understand your question. Gel cells are very popular for primary and accessory applications.
The typical lead/acid battery used in most OEM car applications are fine under the hood. But if you pull a battery into the vehicle cabin/trunk... DO NOT USE A LEAD/ACID BATTERY. These batteries outgas explosive hydrogen and this is a very dangerous practice unless a vented battery case is used. (contains the gasses and prevents potential fire or explosions)
In car battery applications, use a Gel Cell style battery, but get a battery storage box anyway. WalMart, Auto Zone or Marine parts stores carry these.
What do you mean by dry cell battery? The only dry cell batteries I can think of are flash light type batteries. Small 6 volt cells are available, but I have never seen rechargable ones that have any real usable current output. Depending on the amp you are using, a large CCA rated battery is needed.
Comments?
Swez
PS Say more about your present amping system. If your ALT is not very strong, can upgrade to a HO version... but that subject can be covered after you explain your system now and issues that need to be resolved.
Replies (1)
swez on 04/4/2004 12:08:41
Not sure I understand your question. Gel cells are very popular for primary and accessory applications.
The typical lead/acid battery used in most OEM car applications are fine under the hood. But if you pull a battery into the vehicle cabin/trunk... DO NOT USE A LEAD/ACID BATTERY. These batteries outgas explosive hydrogen and this is a very dangerous practice unless a vented battery case is used. (contains the gasses and prevents potential fire or explosions)
In car battery applications, use a Gel Cell style battery, but get a battery storage box anyway. WalMart, Auto Zone or Marine parts stores carry these.
What do you mean by dry cell battery? The only dry cell batteries I can think of are flash light type batteries. Small 6 volt cells are available, but I have never seen rechargable ones that have any real usable current output. Depending on the amp you are using, a large CCA rated battery is needed.
Comments?
Swez
PS Say more about your present amping system. If your ALT is not very strong, can upgrade to a HO version... but that subject can be covered after you explain your system now and issues that need to be resolved.
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