On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 03:42:44 GMT, "Clams Canino"
wrote:

Old batteries were leaky and could sink the extra current to some degree.
These newer batteries don;t and the old charging systems cause the voltage
on the system to rise. 16v is abd for elecronics and lightbulbs, and the
battery water (acid) will "boil away" faster.

Makes sense - thanks.

Later,

Tom