Deep Cycle vs Regular Starting Batteries
A member commented on my battery post that based on the description of the battery (800 Cold Cranking Amps),I have two regular starting batteries in my Winnebago and not deep cycle. My question is: w...
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A starting battery has a lot of very thin lead plates with a great surface area which can provide a large surge of power, out or in, for high amperage starting needs.
A deep cycle battery has fewer, thicker lead plates with much less surface area. They don't provide the massive power surges required for starting engines, but do provide lower power levels for much longer periods of time, perfect for running lights and pumps in an RV.
The thin plates of a starting battery don't stand up well to deep discharge/recharge cycles.
A deep cycle battery has fewer, thicker lead plates with much less surface area. They don't provide the massive power surges required for starting engines, but do provide lower power levels for much longer periods of time, perfect for running lights and pumps in an RV.
The thin plates of a starting battery don't stand up well to deep discharge/recharge cycles.
