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The impedance along with the charging curve/characteristics will be
different for a car battery. The charging circuitry is where you may run
into problems if you try this. Another problem may be venting. The lead acid
battery used in cars produce significant amounts of Hydrogen and Oxygen when
charging a very explosive mixture to bring into your office or home.

-----Original Message-----
From: sptrader [mailto:sptrader@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2000 3:56 PM
To: Omega List
Subject: off topic UPS


The batteries died in my UPS (12 v  6AH) - could I replace it with a car
battery ?- it should have much greater capacity- Anyone tried it yet ?
Steve