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Can you tell me more about the packs you use? Are they sub-c?
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The lighter starter uses two 3000 Nimh 7cell packs (sub C size) in series for a total of 16.8 volts and this imparts major performance over all the commecial portables I've ever seen. My mondo starter is the same cheap Tower starter with a high capacity switch and two 5000 Nimh 7 cell packs (C size). This combo outperforms even many geared types.