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Old 10-26-2009, 01:13 AM   #12 (permalink)
NiHaoMike
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Wouldn't the batteries degrade faster if they're too warm? I remember that unused batteries should preferably be refrigerated (but not frozen). Really low temperatures probably aren't too good for them either, though.

What about add a reversing valve to the A/C so it also works as a heater and add a control circuit so it can cool down to 90F or heat up to 40F as needed whenever the charger is plugged in? And maybe also heat or cool as needed on command by remote control.
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