Stephen wrote:
> IIRC in the UK, the power to charge the batteries comes from the grid
> with a standby generator in case that fails. 

I think that's what I said is the case in the US, too, in case I wasn't 
clear.

>> Ever see a room with hundreds of cubic feet of glass cases full of acid 
>> and lead? It's pretty cool.
>>
> 
> Yes, but I thought that it was pretty boring. Racks and racks of black
> batteries in an awkward space. 

Nope. These were big bathtub-sized open-top glass tubs with lead slabs 
hanging down into them. :-) Scary - I stayed on the catwalk myself.

-- 
   Darren New / San Diego, CA, USA (PST)
     "That's pretty. Where's that?"
          "It's the Age of Channelwood."
     "We should go there on vacation some time."

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