Maynooth Battery, 1850

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It was the precursor of the lead acid battery as we know it today. It was manufactured and commercially sold by Clarkes of London. The outer casing was of cast iron and tended to rust.He then investigated how to prevent this and patented the principle of Galvanism.

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    Maynooth Battery, 1850
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