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Ted Pillinger wrote:
What is the fastest rate of discharge advisable for a sla battery?

How long is a piece of string? You need to check the specs of the actual
battery. However, pretty small ones are used in car jump start packs so
they can be made to deliver a lot of amps.

Is the terminal voltage a good indication of the condition of a charged
battery?

It can be if the battery is good. But not if it's faulty. To check one
properly you need to do a heavy discharge test. Most decent battery
suppliers should have an tester for this purpose.

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