safe to use sealed batteries in coach?
I'm thinking of expanding the battery bank in my Class C. About the only way to do this is to put a battery (batteries) inside the coach living area. I've read that "sealed" flooded batteries can be ...
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No maintenance wet cell batteries do not mean that they do not vent.
If you want to expand your battery bank & not worry about gassing or where to locate them you will be looking at AGM, gel cell or another true sealed battery. No, you cannot have the AGM etc at the same cheap price as the wet cell.
AGMs are commonly used in marine applications because they can be mounted anywhere. They don't even have to be mounted in an upright position. They are frequently mounted in living areas of boats, such as under berths, because they are perfectly safe.
Wet cells vent a flammable heavier than air gas. Something to consider if thinking of installing them in a confined area.
Another advantage of the AGM is its longevity. Got rid of 2 group 24 wet cells & installed a single AGM 4D early 2010. It is still going strong.
If you want to expand your battery bank & not worry about gassing or where to locate them you will be looking at AGM, gel cell or another true sealed battery. No, you cannot have the AGM etc at the same cheap price as the wet cell.
AGMs are commonly used in marine applications because they can be mounted anywhere. They don't even have to be mounted in an upright position. They are frequently mounted in living areas of boats, such as under berths, because they are perfectly safe.
Wet cells vent a flammable heavier than air gas. Something to consider if thinking of installing them in a confined area.
Another advantage of the AGM is its longevity. Got rid of 2 group 24 wet cells & installed a single AGM 4D early 2010. It is still going strong.
