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Unread 07-03-2012, 20:43
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Battery required by rule

A local battery supplier does not offer the right batteries for us.
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The only legal source of electrical energy for the Robot during the competition is one MK ES17-12 12VDC non-spillable lead acid battery, or one EnerSys NP 18-12 battery, as provided in the 2012 KOP. This is the only battery allowed on the Robot.
It leads me to wonder several things:
1. what if any are the differences between these two batteries?
2. Is one or the other preferable for competition use?
3. Do you have a preferred source of supply for either one?
4. What speculation will you offer about why only these specific batteries are allowed for FRC competition use?
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