>> The Intimidator is supposed to be a decent battery... I'd recommend
>> buying one and testing it first to see how it handles in real life
>> and decide based on your own testing if it's suitable for your
>> application.
> That's not a bad idea. With the savings, I could easily afford an
> extra battery for experimental purposes. I have a 300W load bank at
> work I can use to get a discharge curve and to verify the reserve
> capacity rating. Anyone have any ideas how I might (safely) test its
> pulse discharge capability?
You probably have a bunch of load resistors hanging up in your closet.
:-) Use a wire coat hanger as a resistor. Dunk it in a bucket of water
for cooling, and it can handle at least 250 amps.
The spare battery can either be used as part of your pack, or if you
abuse it too much, it can serve as your 12v accessory battery, or for
some other use.
--
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget the perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in -- Leonard Cohen
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