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To: Michael
To: Chalup <chalup@pr*.ig*.co*>
Subject: Re: big lights
From: Curt Smitka <cwsmitka@sp*.um*.ed*>
Cc: techdiver@opal.com
Cc: chalup@pr*.ig*.co*
Date: Mon, 10 Oct 1994 12:26:45 PDT
On Fri, 7 Oct 1994, Michael Chalup wrote:

> On a related topic:
> 
> I'm currently trying to convert some non-rechargable dive lights that
> use 6V Lantern-type batteries to rechargable gel-cel (gelled
> electrolyte lead-acid).  I've seen many, many 6V gel cells of
> appropriate amp-hour capacity for sales at electronic/ham flea
> markets, but none in the usual lantern battery with spring terminal
> configuration.  Any thoughts on where this type of battery might be
> available at less-than-outrageous cost?
> 
> 				Good Diving,
> 				Mike Chalup
> 				Internet:  chalup@pr*.ig*.co*
> --
Mike,
I'll get you the manufatures name for rechargable 6V lantern batteries.  
If I remeber correctly they are 4 - 4.5 amp hour batteries.  They last 
time I got some they were approx. $10 direct form the manufacturer.
Curt 

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