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Old 01-20-2010, 11:22 PM   #2 (permalink)
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1) The batteries all discharge at relatively the same rate. If you drain 10Ah from the pack, you've drained 10Ah from every battery. The lowest Ah battery will be your weakest and limiting link. Same goes for charging.

Specific gravity is the best way of testing charge, but its just not practical for use while driving. Most guys use voltmeters and measure voltage under load.

2) Yes.
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