You are right.
I should have googled before posting.

Thanks,
MS


On 8/25/06, Denny Esterline <firmware@tds.net> wrote:
> >> If you expect to regularly discharge the battery to
> >> close to empty, definitely use "deep cycle".  That's
> >> specifically what the deep cycle part is intended to address.
> >
> >I'm not sure that's true. I believe that "auto" guys under "deep
> >cycle" address not the battery ability to hold the deep discharge
> >regularly, but just the opposite =96 the ability to give out large
> >amperes occasionally.
> >
> >Those "deep cycle" are lighter with thinner but bigger grids. They can
> >start a big motor, but can't provide much capacity.
>
> Uhmmm.. No.
> Deep cycle batteries are designed for applications where they will be dis=
charged to a much lower level than starting batteries. Commonly used for RV=
 lighting and electric trolling motors.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead-acid_battery#Standard.2C_deep_cycle_and=
_marine_batteries
>
> -Denny
>
>
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