Re: Optima batteries - acceptable temperature range

[Victor Tikhonov <vtikhono@lsil.com>]

Similar effect as different capacity batteries connected in series - 
the lowest capacity one determines total pack capacity (as discharges
to lowest DOD first).

Victor

Thomas Shay wrote:
> 
> Can anyone understand and explain what may happen when
> the several batteries in a set are at different temperatures?
> This happens because some in a set are surrounded by other
> batteries which helps keep them warm.  Also some have
> more air circulation  around them than others.  I've wondered if
> this isn't part of the cause of problems Sparrow owners have with
> their Optimas.
> 
> Tom Shay
>