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Harvey51
Explorer
Jul 25, 2014

Antique battery?

I found this in a little garbage pile in the bush near a summer camp that I think is from the 1940's or 50's. The location suggests it might have been from a "lighting plant" or generator supplying the camp.

It appears to be a two cell battery! Anyone know if it is and what voltage it would have had?

4 Replies

  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Jul 26, 2014
    Ron3rd wrote:
    Not cool to throw lead acid batteries in the trash.


    And foolish too, a local repair joint will give you $10 for any battery you bring in.

    It may not be all that old either. Two cell batteries are still used in some industries.
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Jul 25, 2014
    Not cool to throw lead acid batteries in the trash.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jul 25, 2014
    It appears it was an 8v battery, with only 2 of the 4 original cells remaing.

    WAG.

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