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Old 5th Apr 2014, 18:44
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Aireps
 
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Originally Posted by Chronus
The ULB batteries are 30 days @4c . Does any one know the sea bed temp at pinger location. I understand the unit is powered by lithium ion batteries, how are these affected by temp.
Lithium based batteries have better than average performance at low temps and have much lower self-discharge than NiCd or NiMH.

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