Part of that could be luck with the electronics. The water not
boiling off can be explained by the low charging current and the
battery's apparent ability to develop a high surface charge.
Different battery, different results.


Ok Wayne,
That makes sense but I have tried 4 different batteries so far. You would
think that I would have at least burn out a light bulb or something...
Based on your thoughts would you think that in a system like this a bigger
battery or a smaller battery should work better? Remember, as many others
mentioned, these things ran perfect for years as did mine then just went crazy.
Some of the old posts I found state the problem starts with a new battery.
Do you know of any major differences in regular (not maintenence free)
batteries of the 80's and what they have now?