Batteries - yet again!
Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 15:45
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AdlelaideGeorge
Anybody ever used a Sunlyte by Exide? This is the spec:
12-5000X
6 Cell, 12 Volt Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid Battery
100 Ah at 100 Hour Rate
INNOVATIVE FEATURES
Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid Design
• Never requires watering
• Spillproof and leak proof
• Explosion resistant
• Horizontal or vertical operation
• No gases escape under normal charging
• Operates at low internal pressure
• Increased operating safety
Immobilized Electrolyte
• Extended partial state of charge operation
(at reduced capacities)
• Freezing tolerant
• Minimized need for equalization
Proprietary MFX Alloy
• Deep cycle capability
• Long life
• Low self-discharge rate
SPECIFICATIONS
Container and Cover - Reinforced polypropylene Charge Voltage - 2.25-2.35 VPC @ 25°C (77°F)
Separators - Spun glass, microporous matrix (30 amp max. current)
Safety Vent - 5 PSI nominal, self resealing Positive Plate — Patented MFX alloy
Self-Discharge - 0.5-1.0% per week Negative Plate — Lead calcium
Terminals - Heavy duty copper alloy Estimated Cycle Life —
{8 hour rate to 1.75 VPC @ 25°C (77°F)}
300 cycles @ 80% DOD
600 cycles @ 50% DOD
1,000 cycles @ 20% DOD
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About $280:00 it sounds like a good alternative to the AGM's.
R
George