From my research into this topic that seems to be the time period in which the plate growth problem existed. I have heard that there have been developments in design that remedy or prolong the effects of this problem. I have also heard of other additives such as selenium in conjunction with...
Our current flooded cell, station-class battery standard allows either Selenium or Antimony-type batteries. In the past Calcium-type batteries were used, but inherently had some problems concerning plate growth, affecting reliability and durability. Since then, it is understood that there have...