Re: Batteries

[Kristian Steenstrup <kris@gslmail.mincom.oz.au>]

According to James N Gagliardi:

.........
> short and very thick.  I replaced the chassis ground with a large
> diameter cable running straight to the block.  Many people don't realize
> the importance of good connections.  The resistance of a wire is related
> to its length over the radius squared.  I don't think my car would even
> turn over with one of those under the seat battery set ups.  When it's
> cold you need every amp that you can get.
> 

given that a warmer battery produces more amps would it be a practical 
emerency cold weather procedure to warm the battery and block using those
pocket warmers you can get for outdoor sports (the things that are sealed
bags that produce heat for about an hour or two) I was thinking of slipping
one uder the rear seat and one under the hood when parked at ski fields etc.

comments?