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Unfortunately, I have used my 28' S2 very little this year. I thought
I had checked my battery water but now I remember the last time I checked was in January and I have a solar panel that keeps them charged and probably overcharges them causing them to lose water. The problem is that the battery location makes it very difficult to check them, especially in summer when it is so hot. Now my batteries are dead after only 3 years of use. So, what are my best options? I am sure maintenance will continue to be a problem but I really did not think my small solar charger really caused problems but clearly it did. I have it connected to #1 only and that one had almost no water. #2 had more water and does take a little charge but should also be replaced. Are maintenance free deepcycle batteries worthwhile? Any suggestions? |
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If the solar charger is causing problems, it will affect "maintenance
free" even more as they cannot tolerate high charging voltages. I would use wet lead acid - cheaper to replace than others and get a solar regulator so that long term float voltage is not too high - no more than 13.8v for wet acid cool temp. Reduce if ambient temps are high - above 70F. Batteries do not like heat. It is not the current from the solar charging that is the problem, it is the voltage. Gassing starts at 14.4v. |
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"Wayne.B" wrote: Easy to say unless you've got a 160 lb 8D batt installed under a shelf and behind 4 other batteries. It's lucky to get checked once a year. What's that old saw about "Poor plannimg on your part is not my problem"? Lew |
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"Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:06:19 -0000, lid (Jonathan Ganz) wrote: Adding to all this that there's really no excuse to fail to check the batts. Easy to say unless you've got a 160 lb 8D batt installed under a shelf and behind 4 other batteries. It's lucky to get checked once a year. tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk... a lame excuse for very poor maintenance. Poor maintenance = poor seamanship SBV |
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On Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:02:38 GMT, wrote:
Careful, Scotty. He'll wake your ass! I'm sure someone else will do it for me. |
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In article ,
Wayne.B wrote: On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:06:19 -0000, lid (Jonathan Ganz) wrote: Adding to all this that there's really no excuse to fail to check the batts. Easy to say unless you've got a 160 lb 8D batt installed under a shelf and behind 4 other batteries. It's lucky to get checked once a year. That's just an excuse. Sounds like a bad location, and in any case, is it not worth the hassle compared to lifting them out to replace them instead? |
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On Nov 16, 1:48 am, (Jonathan Ganz) wrote:
In article , Wayne.B wrote: On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:06:19 -0000, (Jonathan Ganz) wrote: Adding to all this that there's really no excuse to fail to check the batts. Easy to say unless you've got a 160 lb 8D batt installed under a shelf and behind 4 other batteries. It's lucky to get checked once a year. That's just an excuse. Sounds like a bad location, and in any case, is it not worth the hassle compared to lifting them out to replace them instead? I looked at the AGM type batteries that need lots less service but they were cost prohihib. Turned out my batteries were 4 and 6 yrs old. I replaced em with two more flooded cell types. Will try to check em more. |
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Easy to say unless you've got a 160 lb 8D batt installed under a shelf
and behind 4 other batteries. It's lucky to get checked once a year. In which case fit an auto watering system. I've got 1500lb of cells to check under the floor!! |
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On 2007-11-17 00:19:29 -0500, "
said: Easy to say unless you've got a 160 lb 8D batt installed under a shelf and behind 4 other batteries. It's lucky to get checked once a year. In which case fit an auto watering system. I've got 1500lb of cells to check under the floor!! OMG! I believe I could run my *house* for a few days with that much battery! I can't imagine how many things we could add to the boat to consume that sort of power. I'd ask if you were in a sub, except that I seem to recall that they have even more battery backup. -- Jere Lull Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/ Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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On 17 Nov, 12:30, Jere Lull wrote:
On 2007-11-17 00:19:29 -0500, " said: Easy to say unless you've got a 160 lb 8D batt installed under a shelf and behind 4 other batteries. It's lucky to get checked once a year. In which case fit an auto watering system. I've got 1500lb of cells to check under the floor!! OMG! I believe I could run my *house* for a few days with that much battery! I can't imagine how many things we could add to the boat to consume that sort of power. I'd ask if you were in a sub, except that I seem to recall that they have even more battery backup. Dutch barge - www.luxe-motor-kei.co.uk and cells at http://www.luxe-motor-kei.co.uk/inte.../image157.html |
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"Wayne.B" wrote: It is a bad location for sure but that's the way the boat was built and there aren't any obvious alternatives other than some sort of remote filling system. Replacement T-105s. Still may not be easy to check and fill, but at least you could move them. Lew |
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On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:55:42 -0800, "Lew Hodgett"
wrote: "Wayne.B" wrote: Easy to say unless you've got a 160 lb 8D batt installed under a shelf Last 8D battery I bought from the bulldozer dealer. It weighed about that and half of it was the acid..It had carrying handles. It was good for 220AH and cost the same per AH as the average car battery. .. and behind 4 other batteries. It's lucky to get checked once a year. What's that old saw about "Poor plannimg on your part is not my problem"? Lew |
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