What type of control do you use?

[Curmudgeon]

Oh, I know who you are, Ralph.
Ever since Battery Backshop tried to convince locals lead-acid technology was the way to go, in this neck of the woods they have been called "gell cells".


If I recall, the term "sealed" was disproved many years ago..they are vented or controlled vent. You seal a lead acid, without internal valve regulation, you've got a bomb.
So, most folks this side of the pond started calling them what they were using years ago, "gel cells" being one, which are considered sealed, and left it at that.

You could be simply using Sealed Lead Acid Motorcycle batteries, which still have liquid electrolyte, but even the experts in both small and automotive (and submarines) know it is better to NOT have sealed wet acid batteries, as you cannot check levels (and if you gas the acid, and lift the vent valve, the acid does not miraculously re-appear when it's gone) and use a hydrometer to check specific gravity in the individual cells.

But, if you are using Valve Regulated (VRLA) batteries, and fast charging, even more issues...
I can give you the links that list where "Thermal Runaway" begins in heavy charging...
If you are simply using "SLA" as a generic term for a blanket of "AGM" and "Gel Cells", okay, maybe I can understand your desire not to be specific.

I can give you the link that explains that if you like:

http://www.zbattery.com/zbattery/gelcellagm.html


We try to be a little more specific around here.

Like ".45ACP" and "12GA".....


(ADDENDUM):
Even NiCads and NiMH are vented.
One of the reasons you do not solder directly on a NiCad or NiMH is you run the risk of damaging or blocking the vent and having a serious problem.

Ya know, Ralph, this is like saying you drive an autromobile.
What kind of automobile?
A small one.
Okay, what country was it made in?
Japan.
Okay, which manufacturer?
Oh, Toyota.
Okay, which model?
Oh, a Camry.
Okay, what type of engine, dismal or gasoline?
Oh, gasoline.
Okay, what trim level?

and on, and on, and on.

If you'd search the data, you would find most sources call the term "SLA" a generic to cover several types, and like I said, in these parts folks figured it out long ago.

I suppose we could export the information, but we'd have to get State Department clearance...

[Anonymous]

i use track power it is so much esier