Re: [MV] Solargizers

From: Bruce Beattie (bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu)
Date: Thu Feb 21 2002 - 22:44:38 PST


Hi All,
    Excuse my ignorance, but where is Big Bear, and what are the dates/times for
the events?

Yes, I would also like to get a solargizer!

Thanks,
Bruce MVPA 23824
CUCV M1008

Jim Newton wrote:

> Hi Matt...
>
> >I read an article that the US Army did a somewhat scientific, but not really
> >that scientific, study in 1995 on using solargizer battery chargers on all
> >their vehicles. It stated that they did a few tests and found that the
> >solargizer did exactly what it claimed to do. By that I mean it could
> >eventually recharge a battery as much as a battery charger, and it also
> >allowed drained batteries (connected to solargizers while draining) to be
> >fully recharged while the control batteries once drained could not be fully
> >recharged. They also reported that it did extend battery life in unused
> >vehicles, being that it allowed them to start after sitting for long
> >periods. Normally the batteries would have been dead when sitting that long.
>
> I have never used one but I'd like to.
>
> They are on eBay all the time from $22. There's one eBay seller
> (sheana69) that says he sells them by the case (40 to a case). Should
> we get a pool together and split a full case? They should come to
> about $15 each or less. And yes, these are the 12/24v systems.
>
> Maybe those of us who are going to Big Bear in CA could split a case
> and distribute them at the show.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
>
> Jim "Ike" Newton
>
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