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kristine starr (Kbunnystarr)
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Username: Kbunnystarr
Post Number: 53
Registered: 6-2006
Posted From: 4.242.57.183
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 12:36 am: | |
a friend mentioned something about how if you spend more on batteries and get good deep cycle ones, they should last 5+ yrs, without worry, i am really confused on what to look for, exactly , when buying batteries that are dependable.............. |
Jon W.
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Posted From: 69.254.107.71
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 6:34 am: | |
I have been down the road trying all kinds of batteries and found the following. For the house you need deep cycle, and bus starting batteries need to be conventional. They will each work for the other purpose, but you will be most happy if they are specific to the task.
If you are considering wet cell, the most trouble free for me were the Delco Freedom. They were maintenance free and that was important at the time because it was difficult to service the fluid levels.
AGM and Gel cell are also maintenance free, but they have a charging protocol that must be followed or their life will be compromised. Most inverters can be set for the correct charging cycle. Gel cell batteries are sensitive to heat so you have to locate them away from the engine.
On my current coach I have Delco 1150 starting batteries, and Lifeline AGM batteries. I expect at least five years of trouble free life from them. After that I consider all life to be a bonus. |
Kyle Brandt (Kyle4501)
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Username: Kyle4501
Post Number: 173
Registered: 9-2004
Posted From: 65.23.106.193
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 8:07 am: | |
If you have the time, the following links will provide you with enough information to make an intelligent & informed decision.
http://www.phrannie.org/battery.html (my favorite)
Another link that explains batterys well
http://www.uuhome.de/william.darden//
After reading these, you will see that there is no 'worry free' battery that will survive abuse. However if you know how to avoid abusing your batteries, you can get more than 5 years of 'worry free' use out of them.
kyle4501 |
Tim James
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Posted From: 66.59.118.151
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 7:29 pm: | |
If you want reliable, long-lasting house batteries, get golf cart batteries. These are 6 volt. You can wire 2 in series for 12v or 4 on series for 24v. You'll likely get 6-9 years out of these. For starting batteries, definitely stick with conventional, non-deep cycle batteries. |
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