Deep Cycle batteries

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I am looking at getting a new deep cycle battery to run all my bits and pieces my Question is can you a sealed deep cycle battery

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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 18:24

Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 18:24

Would you like to repost with the missing word(s) included.

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Follow Up By: Member - Matt & Julie (VIC) - Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 18:43

Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 18:43

The missing word is get

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Reply By: Member - Matt & Julie (VIC) - Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 18:45

Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 18:45

Sorry the missing words to the question is can you get a deep cycle sealed battery

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Follow Up By: Shaker - Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 18:46

Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 18:46

Yes.

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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 18:46

Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 18:46

Very good the answer is YES,, by lots of makers only limited by how many $ you are prepared to spend.

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Follow Up By: Member - Matt & Julie (VIC) - Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 18:52

Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 18:52

Thanks Graham
I don't worry much on price as long as the product is good and doe's what it is supposed to

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Follow Up By: ross - Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 19:52

Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 19:52

Delcor make a 100 amp that is popular for around $260 I think.
There are better batteries out there but for half a dozen trips a year, it does just fine

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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 20:00

Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 20:00

mine are Ultimate 100AH bought them at Battery World for $320 each Weigh 31 kg each

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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 19:48

Friday, Mar 13, 2009 at 19:48

Many Manufacturers produce a "wet cell" sealed deep cycle battery.
These are maintenance free in that you don't (can't) add distilled water as the battery does not have unscrewable caps.

They are more cost effective than an AGM sytle battery but would need to be "secured" under the bonnet for safe operation.

Supercharge Amptech is one such battery that suits many applications.

An AGM style battery although more expensive offers other advantages if you can justify the cost.

The Remco AGM is good example of this type of battery.

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Reply By: Jeffie - Saturday, Mar 14, 2009 at 17:01

Saturday, Mar 14, 2009 at 17:01

Matt & Julie.

Have just purchased a Delkor M31 (sealed 100amp Marine Deep Cycle Battery) from Battery Guru in Braeside for $212 , normally $265 - they give a discount for Seniors of 20%.
I now have 2 of these in my van - have had the other for 15 months and it seems ok.
Google "Battery Guru" and have a look at what they have available.

Hope this helps

Jeff.

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