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byrdr1
Explorer
Nov 17, 2015

New Pro ECL Interstate batteries

Has anybody used one of the new Extended Charging Life (ECL) batteries from Interstate. I am needing a new camper battery and these have lots of good things to say. They are saying charging and cell life technology like a closed cell battery(AGM) but at half the cost. And they cost a little more than the regular RV/marine batteries. Just looking for a real life story.
thanks
randy
Quote from website:

More Cycles, More Life.
Get more camping, more comfort and more fun with the Interstate® Pro ECL Series battery. With more cycles and more life than the conventional flooded 12-volt marine/RV battery, the Pro ECL Series keeps your vehicle running 50% longer no matter where your adventures take you.
High-powered Value
The Pro ECL Series' cycling performance approaches that of absorbed glass-mat (AGM) batteries, but at a fraction of the price. With 100 repetitive reserve capacity cycles1, Pro ECL Series batteries offer you the best value for your money.
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  • Dutch_12078's avatar
    Dutch_12078
    Explorer II
    Nov 18, 2015
    I wonder if Johnson Controls is offering the same ECL battery construction to their other customers, or if it's an Interstate exclusive. Then again, Interstate is a marketing company, so it may just be hype as previously suggested.
  • scrubjaysnest's avatar
    scrubjaysnest
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2015
    Tread with caution here as normal Interstate deep cycle batteries take a much higher absorb charge voltage then any rv converter will produce.
  • beemerphile1's avatar
    beemerphile1
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2015
    "The Pro ECL Series' cycling performance approaches that of absorbed glass-mat (AGM) batteries, but at a fraction of the price."

    A D-cell flashlight battery also 'approaches' the performance of a AGM battery. It doesn't come anywhere close but it does 'approach' it.

    It is meaningless marketing jargon. It is like saying a heater puts out 'up to' 5,000 BTU. What it really means is that it puts out something less than 5000 BTU, and could be as little as 1 BTU but definitely not more than 5000 BTU.

    The battery you are talking about looks like a starting battery to me and is NOT a good battery for RV use.
  • beemerphile1's avatar
    beemerphile1
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2015
    Marketing hype.

    Compare the AH @ 20 Hr rate of any battery you consider. More AH is better.

    Another good comparison is weight, a heavier battery has more lead. More lead means more storage capacity and longer life.

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