Need battery for house and gen starting?
Thinking about this for my house battery and for starting the onboard generator, $120. EverStart Maxx, SLA, Group Size 65N (12 Volt/850 CCA) What do y'all think? Thanks!
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It’s just sticker shock :). I think those batts will outlast an Everlast wet cell. By the time you buy two , maybe three wet cells the price difference becomes diluted.
Quality batteries from a reputable vendor might be a better choice over the box store like Walmart. You need to check your dates to get an idea of how long those big box batteries sit on shelves.
AFAIK, wet cells don’t hold voltage as well while sitting idle compared to an AGM and possibly Si02’s. Wet cells can be depleted down to 12v ‘s approx 50% while other batteries can be depleted lower without damage.
That might be something to consider when using only a single coach battery, especially if you have to run the furnace all night. You only have so many amps available to burn.
You probably need to consider the charging time to charge back up to full charge voltage. The more expensive batteries might take less time to charge.
Quality batteries from a reputable vendor might be a better choice over the box store like Walmart. You need to check your dates to get an idea of how long those big box batteries sit on shelves.
AFAIK, wet cells don’t hold voltage as well while sitting idle compared to an AGM and possibly Si02’s. Wet cells can be depleted down to 12v ‘s approx 50% while other batteries can be depleted lower without damage.
That might be something to consider when using only a single coach battery, especially if you have to run the furnace all night. You only have so many amps available to burn.
You probably need to consider the charging time to charge back up to full charge voltage. The more expensive batteries might take less time to charge.
