RE: [artshow_photo] Battery Operated Lighting System for Outdoor Show

Yes BK, they are hybrid batteries, but what is important is the amp hour
rating. Using (2) 6 volt golf cart batteries in series will work fine, but
you will add 20 to 30% in weight and 30 to 40% in cost, and get about 20%
more capacity. The weight was an issue for me, so I went with the Wal-Mart
marine/deep cycle batteries. I live full-time in a motorhome and have much
experience with deep cycle batteries.

Dan Mohr

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Those are marine batteries and are a hybrid starting and deep cycle
batteries. If you constantly run them flat, it will kill them, real deep
cycle batteries are hard to find. Buying 2 six volt golf cart batteries and
running them in series is the common way to find some but I believe that
combo weighs 130 pounds. I get this from the RV world where batteries are of
great interest.

BK

""Only the print contains the artist's meaning and message." "
----- Ansel Adams

J Bryan Krämer North Florida, USA
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On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 14:13, James Dunn <denanjums@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> If the $1000.00 cost for Dan's system doesn't deter you,
> go to Walmart and look at Group 27 deep cycle
> batteries and check the weight - around 50 lbs each.
> Every night and morning you have to lug those batteries
> back and forth to where ever you can charge them.
> (The deep cycle part is very important.)
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