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Submitted: Monday, Apr 03, 2006 at 21:18

944runner

OK Guys I had my battery tested today and it is stuffed. It has dropped one cell.
Guess I need to get a new one, what would people recommend? I would like one that is capable of running a fridge etc for future use.
Keep the suggestions/recommendations coming.
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AnswerID: 164631   Submitted: Monday, Apr 03, 2006 at 21:44

Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators replied:

Agm's are the best battery at the moment.

Size could be a problem, is it going into a 4 runner.

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FollowupID: 419644   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 04, 2006 at 14:19

TerraFirma posted:

Is it a case of AGM's being the best value or the best battery. I am hearing that Gel Batteries have some strong advantages over AGM, but are usually dearer..? I was at Batteryworld today and was intent on buying AGM's for a Big Boat application, however they advised me that the Gels would be better suited. Application was simply house electronics and some starting. I was told the Gel's are more suited to high cyclic applications.
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FollowupID: 419648   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 04, 2006 at 14:31

Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators posted:

All depends on the charge rate and how far you discharge the unit.

Some gel batteries will not fast charge and can be damaged.

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AnswerID: 164656   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 04, 2006 at 05:47

Sparkiepete replied:

I've always been a fan of Delkor Calcium batteries. For some reason my 4WD has never started better or as quick.

I am looking for one to put under my bonnet of the Jackaroo. The biggest I can fit is 80AH NZ770? About 300mm long and should run my Engel for about 24 hours sitting. $220.00 is the quoted price for this battery

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FollowupID: 419571   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 04, 2006 at 07:57

Russel & Mary posted:

Are you talking about N70ZZ, if so they are only about $100. I run either two N70ZZ or N70EX ($85) , both 80ah and I'm happy. Rus
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AnswerID: 164671   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 04, 2006 at 08:05

Member - MrBitchi (QLD) replied:

Exide Extreme.

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