" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message
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"JIMinFL" wrote in message
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One good measure of quality is weight. The heavier the better.
Jim

Are the weights of batteries normally included in the specs?

I don't know. You could pick up a few. The weight differences are really
noticible.


I would guess that by more weight you are referring to heavier lead
plates....correct? How does that translate into more cranking amps or
ability to hold a charge and deliver power over an extended period?

Thanks!


If you want cranking amps you want more plates. Deep cycle batteries have
fewer/thicker plates. I'm not really sure how ampere hours come about. I
would guess that physical size matters in that case.

Pull up one of the battery maker web sites if you want an education on
batteries. I would recommend "Surrette Battery Company".
Jim