Need new batteries. Are 6 volt worth it?
I've been using Interstate grp 24 batteries and this past week I noticed they don't hold a charge very well. They are 2 yrs old and running the gen several hours a day they show full charge at night,...
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6 volt isn't going to fix anything if your charging voltages are wrong. You will be utilizing their prorated warr to return the 6 volts too. You need to learn how to use a digital voltmeter AND a HYDROMETER.
I'm running 4 group 27 batteries in an electric pontoon boat that have just finished their 8 th season. They finish charge at 15.3 or so volts.
In my FW that has 4 six volts and when using my generator and Quick charge brand 50 amp charger they also finish at about the same voltage. When I'm using my 520 watts of solar it charges at up to 14.8 along with equalization charges of 15.xx
AGM's wont save you either if you treat them wrong. You need to educate yourself before moving on. Read the 12 volt side of life and handybob's blog etc.
You MUST know your system voltage at all times. The rv monitor is totally useless for monitoring your tanks and your battery.
While drawing on the battery I NEVER go below 12 volts. It's a 12 volt battery but when it's at 12 volts it's time to FULLY recharge. Fully charged will show about 12.6 or so. So your actual operating range is only about 1/2 a volt. Not yelling at you with those caps, just emphasizing so you get up to speed and change your batteries after several years AND enjoy having continuous power.
You may be able to save those batteries but......
I'm running 4 group 27 batteries in an electric pontoon boat that have just finished their 8 th season. They finish charge at 15.3 or so volts.
In my FW that has 4 six volts and when using my generator and Quick charge brand 50 amp charger they also finish at about the same voltage. When I'm using my 520 watts of solar it charges at up to 14.8 along with equalization charges of 15.xx
AGM's wont save you either if you treat them wrong. You need to educate yourself before moving on. Read the 12 volt side of life and handybob's blog etc.
You MUST know your system voltage at all times. The rv monitor is totally useless for monitoring your tanks and your battery.
While drawing on the battery I NEVER go below 12 volts. It's a 12 volt battery but when it's at 12 volts it's time to FULLY recharge. Fully charged will show about 12.6 or so. So your actual operating range is only about 1/2 a volt. Not yelling at you with those caps, just emphasizing so you get up to speed and change your batteries after several years AND enjoy having continuous power.
You may be able to save those batteries but......
