[Soekris] using solar power for a 4801 (Andrew Dunlap)

[Poul-Henning Kamp]

In message <450E9CEE.1050808 at xtra.co.nz>, Dr Bruce Griffiths writes:

>If you want long term reliability, its best to keep the batteries in a 
>separate well ventilated enclosure.

Actually, it's best for the batteries if you place them in a cavity
underground.

The optimal temperature is 10-20C, anything warmer and they deteriorate.

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