Deep cycle batteries

Submitted: Thursday, Apr 09, 2009 at 08:46

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In this article we explain why you might need an additional power source independent of the starting battery installed into your vehicle and we look in detail at types of batteries,

Rob

I am considering buying an "Amptek" deep cycle battery for my 4wd. Has anyone had any experience with Amptek batteries.

Thanks in advance

Robbo

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Reply By: Maîneÿ [wa] - Thursday, Apr 09, 2009 at 10:24

Thursday, Apr 09, 2009 at 10:24

Robbo,
is this a picture of the label on the battery you have in mind ??Image Could Not Be Found
LINK: Amp-tech 120 ah DC battery

Mainey . . .

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Follow Up By: TerraFirma - Thursday, Apr 09, 2009 at 12:55

Thursday, Apr 09, 2009 at 12:55

Is this a gel or agm.? The specs are very very basic within the link.?

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Reply By: Get down &dirty - Thursday, Apr 09, 2009 at 19:03

Thursday, Apr 09, 2009 at 19:03

Hi Robbo,

Unfortunately l have bad news to share with you.
l had an Amptek 120 a/h D/C battery which failed on me after 12 months.
It had been used for a fridge 24/7 and was never let to run flat.

lt had done some fairly rough work, but hey, dont we all.
It dropped a cell l am told. Just out of warranty!!!! mmmm

l wont go there again.

Regards. Col.

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Follow Up By: Troopy(SA) - Thursday, Apr 09, 2009 at 20:44

Thursday, Apr 09, 2009 at 20:44

Same thing here - I got 2 years out of a 105 ah Amptech.

The battery had a hard life so not sure if it was me or the battery, but was hoping for more than 2 years.

Won't get the same again

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