Storing Batteries
Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 29, 2002 at 01:00
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Truckster
OK.
Heres the dumb thought for the minute, I specialize in them
Dual Batteries, what if you had both a Deep Cycle, and a Cranking Battery, and swapped them for what sort of trip you are doing?
EG if Im going playing in the mud, put the cranking in for winching..
If Im heading to
the desert trip style of thing, go the deep cycle
How long would a battery last doing this sort of thing, being stored in the shed for weeks/months etc.
Reply By: Member - Nigel - Tuesday, Oct 29, 2002 at 01:00
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2002 at 01:00
Batteries will store ok for a couple of months if they are fully charged. They will "self discharge" (starters more than deep cycles), but if you recharge them every couple of months then they'll be ok.
Also may be worth looking into a megapulse (claims to reduce sulphation which is often the cause of premature battery failure) especially if you can't always recharge a battery immediately after a discharge.
There is also the option of the Optima spiral batteries which can be used for both deep cycle and winching or starting, but they are only rated at 55 Ah so they aren't the greatest deep cycle (and they are over $400).
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Follow Up By: Janset - Wednesday, Oct 30, 2002 at 01:00
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2002 at 01:00
Hi Nigel
What is Megapulse? I am unfamiliar with it.
Regards
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Follow Up By: Member - Nigel - Wednesday, Oct 30, 2002 at 01:00
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2002 at 01:00
It's a little box that creates a rapid pulsing when your battery is being charged. This pulsing apparently breaks down the sulphation in the battery leaving your battery to die a natural death of other causes rather than a premature death from sulphation. For the full blurb see www.megapulse.net
It was recommend to me by a guy who sells solar panels and likes happy customers. They are available from Opposite Lock or Battery World stores or by mail order from Solar Panel Express on 1800 800 846
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