[rescue] DC Voltage distro (Was:SGI Challenge L... )

[Wes Will]

>> batteries are getting a whole lot scarcer than they used to be...
>
>Aside:
>
>The old telco batteries are 2V batts and thus you need at least 24 of
>them for 48VDC.  Or just 6 for 12VDC.
>
>You can buy them new with a 10-year warranty from e.g. Rolls Battery,

New, Schmoo!  Who can afford new?  Especially the shipping at 95 kilos apiece.

I'm talking salvage for dirt cheap.  Then you can get some juice, betcha!

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