calling all BATTERY EXPERTS

[dvanacker]

Non spillable.....no other advantage that I know of.

I always wondered if you could set up a car battery charger and battery along with an inverter. In theory...why couldnt you just buy the seperate components. Maybe it would be bad for the battery...not sure.

 

[Bruno3047]

When a regular lead acid battery is recharged, it gives off faint fumes. Outside, in a boat, car or RV, this is not an issue. Indoors it might be. The AGM battery does not release fumes when it is recharged.

 

[lovetoreef]

well, there you have it ... will a regular gel cell battery work or does it have to be agm ... the reason i ask is that i have seen 55 AH agm batteries, but, i am looking for something closer to 80 ah - thanks.

 

[Bruno3047]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15532647#post15532647 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lovetoreef
the reason i ask is that i have seen 55 AH agm batteries, but, i am looking for something closer to 80 ah - thanks.

Did you look at the Sears DieHard Marine Batteries at the link I previously posted?

 

[lovetoreef]

i did, but, i couldn't tell what the AH rating was on it?? also, can i use any charger to maintain that battery?? Thanks... it is nice it is through sears as i can save on shipping!

 

[Bruno3047]

This battery is rated 100 AH

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...gers&sName=Marine+Batteries#descriptionAnchor

This one is rated 68 AH

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...gers&sName=Marine+Batteries#descriptionAnchor

If you're not seeing the detailed description, click on the "Read Full Item Description" link. You will need a "trickle charger" if you're only using it to keep your battery charged over time.

 

[lovetoreef]

i still don't see an AH rating ... i see the cold crank rating, but, perhaps i have to convert that???

besides that, both batteries look like a perfect option - i think i will go with the larger one so i have some additional power supply. are there any wierd charger requirements or can i use any old battery charger

 

[Bruno3047]

Under "Specifications", click on "Read More Specifications".

 

[lovetoreef]

aha - sorry - pretty slow tonight .. so, any charger issues?? thanks for the help - that is a great point on the fumes and well worth the small amount of upfront cost

 

[Bruno3047]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15532740#post15532740 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lovetoreef
... so, any charger issues??

If you're just looking to keep the battery fully charged until you need it, you'll need a "trickle charger". This goes on and off automatically when it senses that the battery is not fully charged, etc.

 

[lovetoreef]

great - that is all i was looking at .... unit that do both - will charge it when it is run down and maintain it when fully charged - thanks agin.

 

[Bruno3047]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15532785#post15532785 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lovetoreef
thanks agin.

No sweat. Good luck.

 

[lovetoreef]

just to bring this back to life ... is this battery AGM construction ... i am looking for something to back up my vortech pump also - thanks... I read the icecap battery backup systems consist of an 18 ah sealed lead acid battery and trick charger ... so, why not spend less, get an AGM battery with battery tender/charger that is 80 AH and get much more bang for my buck.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...s&sName=Marine+Batteries#specificationsAnchor

 

[Bruno3047]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15624607#post15624607 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lovetoreef
... is this battery AGM construction ...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...s&sName=Marine+Batteries#specificationsAnchor

Doesn't look like it. Looks like a standard sealed lead acid battery.

 

[fernandokng]

Check out this thread:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1673939&perpage=&pagenumber=2