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In my opinion all the readings you get from any BDI are just guides. The only accurate way to ascertain any batteries state of charge/discharge is with the SG. With any BDI the accuracy will change during the batteries life and will be greatly affected by the way the battery is being used. Too much faith is put into BDI readings and not enough time spent taking the actual SG's of the batteries involved. The BDI is just an indication of voltage and this can vary greatly from the true state of charge/discharge.
  • Posted 3 Apr 2010 00:59
  • By AndyPandy
  • joined 26 Oct'07 - 175 messages
  • Staffordshire, WM, United Kingdom

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The two internal cavities in our nose called nostrils function as separate organs. Each nostril has its own set of turbinates and olfactory receptors. The two independent organs work together through a mechanism called the nasal cycle, where one nostril is dominant for air intake while the other rests and is better at detecting scents.