On 22 Oct 2005 08:49:47 -0700, "Too_Many_Tools"
wrote:

Thanks for the information.

Frankly I am surprised by the lack of response on this question....I do
appreciate the comments I have gotten so far.

Do you think maybe some people just throw away their lead acid
batteries instead of recharging them? ;)

Another vote for a 3 stage charger. But for best lifespan I'd shallow
cycle occasionally so the battery gets a topping charge (say a 30%
discharge every 3 months). See:

http://www.allegromicro.com/techpub2/cadex/index3311.htm
http://www.buchmann.ca/Chap4-page6.asp
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&client=opera&rls=en&q=sla+fl oat+charging+sulfation&spell=1

cheers,
Pete.