- hydrogen gas generation - Corrosive sulfuric acid fumes released during discharging. This will wet any dust that collects on the top of the batteries, and will eventually drip onto you floor and eat holes in your carpet. - having to check fluid levels - sulfation - I don't think the charging technique is suitable for a wet cell. - your home owner's insurance being void when you make a claim :-) Dave > Can anyone think of a reason not to attach a car battery in place of the > sealed battery in a battery backup system? I've got a few of these -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu