On Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:45:21 +0100, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

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If only you could apply the same amount of energy to helping us
resolve this (and what must be to you, 'brain as big as a planet'),
simple *energy* measurement issue as trying to defend the indefensible
(Linux or leaving the EU) we might all get on faster! ;-)



The fact that I have a degree in electrical engineering

You say ... ;-)

and a huge
anount of experience in using lithoum ion batteries in model aircraft

;-)

Yeah, I was a 'sponsored' RC car driver so because of that I know all
there is to know about Nicads and NiMh .... (not).

completely precludes me from offering what would instantly be shouted
down as 'an opinion'.

Yes, but if you had an EQ as big as your IQ you would be able to offer
*information* around my question wouldn't you?

But I will give you a hint.

Ohms law.

No use whatsoever mate as it's a linear relationship and this isn't a
linear problem.

As you know all there is to know about LiPo (as the chances are you
*wouldn't* be using Li-Ion in RC aircraft as they are too heavy) you
would know that whilst Peukert's Law also apples to them in theory,
you would also know it is pretty well cancelled out by the increase in
efficiency found as the batteries heat up in use (proportionally to
the current drawn).

So, what with you having a degree in electrical engineering, into
using your (Linux) laptop as a typewriter (writing code for the likes
of Gridwatch?) and like debating things so what's not to like? ;-)

So, cummon, have a go at being the solution, you know you want to. ;-)

Cheers, T i m