[PSUBS-MAILIST] Power sources

Fri Jun 2 09:00:57 EDT 2023

Jon, for me personally, Li is the way to go if weight is a concern.  If  cost is a factor and weight is not an issue, then AGM is fine.  I think However that the cost gap is closing per useable ah hr 
Hank
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> On Jun 1, 2023, at 8:29 PM, John Bussard via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:
> 
> Reading Busby and his discussion on the pros and cons of the battery types available at time of publication:
> 
> Is there sufficient data as folks move forward in new sub designs re: newer battery types- Specifically Li ion?  
> I’m guessing that given the safety hazards there aren’t sufficient advantages to using- lead acid batteries seem to serve the majority of desired profiles.
> 
> Is this something that’s changing, or do folks expect to continue using old school batteries?  
> 
> Thanks for thoughts and history,
> John
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