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A protective cover for the positive terminal of a generator or alternator

• generator
• alternator
• terminal

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Standardized labels for electrical connections

• electrical
• terminology

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A type of electrical connector with a ring shape

• connectors
• wiring
• electrical

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A type of electrical connector with a fork-like shape

• connectors
• wiring
• electrical

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Describes a lead-acid battery affected by persistent lead-sulfate deposits on its plates. Gerry’s FAQ associates this condition with prolonged discharged storage and reduced serviceability. This is different from corrosion visible on external terminals, and the label alone does not establish that a battery can be restored.

• battery
• condition

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Discharging a battery to a low state of charge. It does not necessarily mean zero charge or zero terminal voltage. In the lead-acid context of Gerry’s FAQ, repeated deep discharge can shorten useful life. A “deep-cycle” label does not remove the battery manufacturer’s discharge limits.

• battery
• discharge

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A lead-acid battery sold as requiring reduced routine servicing, often with no user access for checking or topping up individual cells. The name does not mean that charge, terminals and overall condition need no attention. Gerry’s 1995 FAQ discusses this older automotive usage; it does not describe every modern sealed battery.

• battery
• design