12v to 6v review?
Currently have 2-12v 7ear old batteries that appear to be getting weak. Am thinking of replacing with 2-6v GC batteries (or maybe 4). Anyone have experience or real world review of moving to t...
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IT is all about numbers. And one other thign
The numbers
Two Group 24's are about 150 AH and you can use about 30-40
Two Group 27's just under 200 AH and 50-60
Two Group 29's just over 200 and again about 50-60
Two Group 31's 260 and about 60=70
These are MARINE/deep cycle (really starting batteries) and really do not like to go below 75% State of charge However you can get 'em Maintenance FREE which may be a plus.
GC-2 Assorted sizs from 210 to 230 putting two of them in series does NOT increase the amp hours but you can use fully half that power or about 110 amp hours (give or take a bit) before you damage the batteries. That's dang newar 2x the usable power.
They are, however, often "Flooded wet" Meaning from time to time you have to give 'em a drink of DISTILLED water.. Fill to like 1/4" below the bottom of the filler tube if they are charged. 1/2" if they are not.
The numbers
Two Group 24's are about 150 AH and you can use about 30-40
Two Group 27's just under 200 AH and 50-60
Two Group 29's just over 200 and again about 50-60
Two Group 31's 260 and about 60=70
These are MARINE/deep cycle (really starting batteries) and really do not like to go below 75% State of charge However you can get 'em Maintenance FREE which may be a plus.
GC-2 Assorted sizs from 210 to 230 putting two of them in series does NOT increase the amp hours but you can use fully half that power or about 110 amp hours (give or take a bit) before you damage the batteries. That's dang newar 2x the usable power.
They are, however, often "Flooded wet" Meaning from time to time you have to give 'em a drink of DISTILLED water.. Fill to like 1/4" below the bottom of the filler tube if they are charged. 1/2" if they are not.
