Cob Re: Rechargable 12 volt Batteries

[Patrick Hayes]

If these batteries are to be used they need to be tested.  What is the
voltage of them?  What kind of battery are they? What size are they, ie how
many amp hours do they hold?  Are they deep cycle or not? Do you know
anything about their history?  If someone is disposing of them they may
indeed be in need of recycling.

If you can get me the answers to these Qs, I will be glad to help.

Patrick Hayes
Real Goods Institute for Solar Living


spencers wrote:

> Why out on our nightly Urban Recycling route, we have come across a
> bundle (about 30 or more) of rechargable 12 volt batteries. These are
> backup Alarm system batteries. If they can be usefull for our
> power/solar needs I want to get them before they're gone to
> useless-battery-land. Can anyone tell me if these can be utilized? I
> don't know alot about such things though I plan on learning real quick.
> The new Bardsong Instrument shop will be run on alternative power.
>
> Shawn
> http://spaceformusic.com