Orbital Battery

Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 06, 2010 at 20:41

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oldpop

I need to use a Battery inside the rear of Wagon are these ant good mainly just to use for fridge

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Oldpop

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Reply By: Best Off Road - Wednesday, Jan 06, 2010 at 21:09

Wednesday, Jan 06, 2010 at 21:09

Pop,

I reckon Orbital are expensive for their limited capacity.

I've used two AGM Batts over the last five years. Lifeline and REMCO. Both 100 amp jobs. Lifeline (USA made and expensive), REMCO (Chinese made and more affordable).

My summary, REMCO leaves Lifeline for dead.

Jim.

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Follow Up By: oldpop - Wednesday, Jan 06, 2010 at 21:20

Wednesday, Jan 06, 2010 at 21:20

Thanks for the info Jim where would you get one around Dandenong

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Oldpop

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Follow Up By: Best Off Road - Wednesday, Jan 06, 2010 at 21:48

Wednesday, Jan 06, 2010 at 21:48

Pop,

I'd strongly suggest you speak to Chris at Battery World, Wantirna.

He's a wonderful, decent young bloke. He did some some work for me five years ago and I've sent a lot of people his way. Everyone has been happy with his work.

Jim.

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Follow Up By: oldpop - Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 06:36

Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 06:36

Jim

Thanks for the info will contact him

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Oldpop

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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 07:31

Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 07:31

Jim,

I totally agree with your comments, having owned both Orbital and Remco batteries.

The Orbital is rated at about 55Ah and I killed mine by total discharge a couple of times. I now have a low voltage cut out device included in the fridge circuit.

Oldpop

Another source for the Remco AGM is Whitworths Marine and Leisure.
$339 for a 100Ah.

Bill.