Which AGM?
Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 18:57
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mark1970
Hi Guys,
I am about to purchase a new DC battery and have decided to give the AGM's a go. I have received the same price for a 100a/hr Fullriver DC and the Ritar (Alco) DC. Which one do I go for? The Ritar is rated at the 10 hr rate whilst the fullriver is rated at the 20hr rate. The fullriver is 4.3 kg heavier than the Ritar.
Any Knowledge, experience or advice welcome,
Cheers,
Mark
P.S - Can get both delivered to
Sydney for $300
Reply By: Member - Steven H (ACT) - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 19:51
Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 19:51
I have good experience with the Fullriver
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Follow Up By: Member - Peter R (QLD) - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 20:07
Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 20:07
Me too with the Fullriver
Pedro
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Reply By: Mike Harding - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 20:05
Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 20:05
I suggest you purchase the Fullriver.
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Reply By: Ianw - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 21:22
Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 21:22
Why not try an AC battery? I hear they work just as
well!!
Ian
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Reply By: Bluespot - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 21:33
Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 21:33
Mark,
I have been using a Remco 100 for 2 years now with no problems
Can't comment on the two you listed But the Remco runs 2 engels for me and I recharge at 21 amps Hr with a truecharge 20i once ever day for around 3 1\2 hrs each time and it doesn't get hot
Price around $300 from battery world
Its had quite a few fault free trips now the longest was 4 weeks
Range: Remco
Type: Sealed AGM
Model: RM12-100
Voltage: 12V
Capacity @ 20hr Rate: 100Ah
Cheers Bluespot
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Follow Up By: Richard W (NSW) - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 23:38
Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 23:38
Another happy Remco customer. Mines also about two years old.
Its had many trips including two of 6 weeks each.
It will run the 40L Engle/20L Two Zone for around 3 days without running the vehicle engine.
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Reply By: Member - Peter H (WA) - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 01:35
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 01:35
Fullriver for me. I have 4 x 100ah dc batteries in my bus.
Peter
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Reply By: Peter McG (Member, Melbourne) - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 16:52
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 16:52
I have a fullriver 90ah in the camper which I got from ALCO but they now import under thier own brand. I suggest you ring them in
Sydney, chekc specs again and bargain. I paid under 200.
Peter
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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 17:18
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 17:18
Fullriver for me. 120 amp hr and worth every penny.
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Reply By: Axel [ the real one ] - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 18:11
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 18:11
Fullriver , 5x 80amp , 1 used as starter for the last 3yrs in an 80series turbo diesel ,1 as aux also under bonnet and 3 in c/t ,, two words [blo-dy brilliant]
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Reply By: mark1970 - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 19:18
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 19:18
Thanks Guys,
After all the advice I have ordered the fullriver and expect it to arrive tomorrow.
People need to remember that when you buy a AGM you need to specify DC (if thats what your using it for) . All AGM's are not the same - there is a large range of AGM's aross all applications and prices vary accordingly,
Cheers,
Mark
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Reply By: SARocks - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 21:01
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 21:01
The Ritar are poor over priced cousins to the Fullriver
lighter cheaper and they dont go the distance
already had 2 fail and replaced under warranty and mates same experience
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