N70-Size DeepCycle/Starting Batteries

Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 10:16
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I’ve been doing some comparison of Deep Cycle or Hybrid batteries that will fit in the 12 inch space of an N70 battery.

The first two are wetcell and the last three are AGM.

The Exide Extreme isn’t really promoted as a hybrid, but it does have an amphour rating.

CCA=Cold Cranking amps RESRV=Minutes of discharge at 25 amps to 10.5 volt
AH=Amphours for 20 hour discharge

-- BATTERY -------------------CCA -RESRV- AH --- LEN - WID - HT -- KG
Exide Extreme N70EX --------- 620 - 150 -- 80 -- 300 - 174 - 220 - 25
Trojan 24 TMX Deep Cycle ---- 440 - 140 -- 85 -- 286 - 171 - 248 - 21
Remco 12-100 AGM ------------ 350 - 180 - 100 -- 304 - 165 - 208 - 30
Trojan 27 TMH AGM Dual Purp - 560 - 175 - 100 -- 305 - 168 - 233 - 30
Fullriver HGL90-12B AGM- ---- ??? - ??? -- 90 -- 307 - 169 - 211 - 31

Mike
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Reply By: Robin - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 10:23

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 10:23
Whats the actual Use Mike

The exide Orbital 48AH is the best of the bunch for me , as I use an electric winch off it, and its the low internal resistance that counts there. As opposed to running a low current fridge for a long time.

Robin Miller
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Follow Up By: Member - Mike DID - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 11:20

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 11:20
I'm looking at a battery which can provide deepcycle discharge while also being able to be used for Diesel starting in an emergency.

Mike
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 12:47

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 12:47
Mike,
I'm currently using an N70 Exide Endurance wet cell deep cycle as my auxillary, Its now 3 years old, and easily cranks my 6cyl diesel. I test it every 6-12months, to see if its still OK.

I reckon they all will crank OK.
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Follow Up By: Alloy c/t - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 17:01

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 17:01
Mike ,Ive been using a Fullriver 80amp AGM HGL as the starter for close to 2yrs in the 80series turbo diesel +2x the same as aux under bonnet + 3x same in c/trailer , lots of misinformation about using AGMs as a starter , lots say that an AGM wont handle the heat under the bonnet ,to that I say bovine droppings.
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Follow Up By: Member - Mike DID - Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 23:11

Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 23:11
I agree - nearly everyone who uses AGMs is very happy with them.

Those rare cases where AGMs that are installed in the Engine Compartmemt have failed, I suspect it's due to Alternators which put out a higher than normal voltage or don't provide Temperature Compensation of the voltage output.

Mike
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Reply By: TROOPYMAN A.D. 1998 - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 10:59

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 10:59
Fullriver AGM batterys
Site Link
put out 750cca for the initial 5 seconds . If you have 2 AGMs joined for a winch for example then you have a whopping 1500cca for the first 5 seconds .
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Follow Up By: Troop-a-dour - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 11:05

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 11:05
OK..then what happens after 5 seconds??
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Follow Up By: Member - Mike DID - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 11:15

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 11:15
The Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) definition refers to the current that can be sustained for 30 seconds at a temperature of -18 deg with an end-voltage of 7.2 volts.

The Remco could also be rated at 550 amps - if you only looked at the 5 second current capability.

Mike
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Follow Up By: TROOPYMAN A.D. 1998 - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 15:30

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 15:30
http://www.fullriver.com/products/admin/upfile/HGL90-12.pdf
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Reply By: Crackles - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 21:07

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 21:07
Mike why compare the Trojan 24TMX when in the same size case you can get the 27TMH with 620 CCA, 115 AH & 200amps reserve or better still go the 31AGM with 720 CCA, 110 AH & 190 reserve, be it in a longer case but some may have enough space under the bonnat. Trojan have upgraded their web site recently & added a few more battery options than in the past including a range of Deep Cycle/Start batteries that may be worth looking at.
Trojan Batteries
Cheers Craig...........
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Follow Up By: Member - Mike DID - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 22:28

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 22:28
. . because the 12 inch size (305mm) of an N70 is the maximum size for many vehicles.

You have to stop somewhere :-)

Mike
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Follow Up By: Crackles - Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 17:17

Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 17:17
Yes my mistake Mike the case was about 30mm longer than the NZ70 size but they do fit neatly into 80 & 100 series cruisers with replacement of the plastic tray..
Cheers Craig........
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Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 21:17

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 21:17
You forgot to mention my new SuperCharge range the MRV70

These are very high quality with a fully sealed construction with EXG Expanded Grid Technology .

--SuperCharge-----700cca--160 Res--105ah--305L--174W--242H--26Kg

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Follow Up By: Jimbo - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 21:31

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 21:31
I've yet to have a shot at you Derek, as many others have.

But.........

Fair Dinkhum, you never miss an opportunity. You treat this site as a way to ply your trade.

Might you announce publicly how many forums you frequent and advertise your business? Hmmmmm, probably not.

Just out of interest, on whose authority, other than your own, is the Supercharge Battery of a "very high quality" ????

I've never heard of these (not that I'm any form of battery expert).
-Where are they made?
-Have they been used in any reputable commercial installation?
-How long have they been on the Australian Market?
-Can you produce any independant Australian test results?

Should I go on????
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Follow Up By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 21:44

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 at 21:44
Hi Jimbo

Thank you for the enquiry. Follow the link to the SuperCharge website and decide for yourself.

If you do a forum search you will find members who have used the product.

You are are paying member are you not !

As for forums I only visit this one as I am a sponsor and author.

Regards Derek.
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Follow Up By: Moose - Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 14:17

Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 14:17
Hey Jimbo take it easy on Derek. Just because you've never heard of SuperCharge batteries doesn't automatically mean Derek's comments are inaccurate. I've had a SuperCharge battery in my 80 series for over 3 years with no hassles. Might not be a MRV70 but still a SuperCharge. It was cheap even with delivery and installation at the time. I don't think I bought from Derek unless he delivers to Brisbane western suburbs so for the record I have no vested interest in making this post. Just don't like to see anyone unfairly "attacked".
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Follow Up By: Alloy c/t - Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 17:59

Thursday, Jul 20, 2006 at 17:59
Jimbo ,once a salesman always a salesman ,any and every oportunity to turn over a $ or2 , site sponsor or not the almighty $ rules every waking moment of the poor salesmans life , principle does not enter the equation , just the $ to be had.
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