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Re: Batteries

To: Glen Barrett <speedtimer@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Batteries
From: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 09:01:02 -0800
Glenn,

We had an Optima jell battery in our car when we crashed. We are still
using it.

Tom, rainy Redding CA, #216 D/CC

Glen Barrett wrote:
> 
> I can't think of one incident in the last 15 years where the battery didn't 
>break
> open. When we are on the the rescue acid has always been a problem while 
>trying to
> extract a driver. As it gets mixed with other fluids we must be very careful
> during the recovery. I think a containment box well fabricated and mounted 
>will be
> to everybodys advantage.
> Glen
> 
>

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