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"Richard Casady" wrote in message
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On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:37:20 -0500, "KLC Lewis"
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Pete, do you propose using a hydrometer everytime you want to know your
state of charge? This could be a couple of times each day, or more.


It is, or used to be, the practice on submarines. Not much extra work
when you are checking/adding water. The original smart charger was a
sub sailor with thermometer, hydrometer, and voltmeter. Who knows what

those guys are doing now.

Casady


That raises another question: Just how often are you supposed to check the
water? Once a day? I've been doing it about once a month.