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zoltanbod · 02-20-2010, 04:06 AM

Just as a comparison those 1000lbs worth of lead acid batteries is about 17 units with an energy capcity of 25 per, 425 in total. I gal of gasoline is about 9 lbs and has 15970 units of energy. Yes batteries make very good ballast.

02-20-2010, 04:06 AM	#81 (permalink)
zoltanbod EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: british columbia Canada Posts: 102 Thanks: 24 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Just as a comparison those 1000lbs worth of lead acid batteries is about 17 units with an energy capcity of 25 per, 425 in total. I gal of gasoline is about 9 lbs and has 15970 units of energy. Yes batteries make very good ballast.