Deep cell battery?
At Walmart they have several deep cell batteries labeled as "Marine Starting", and some that are just labeled as "Marine". Anyone know if the once that don't say Starting are actual deep cell batterie...
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valhalla360 wrote:
Deep cycle lead-acid batteries should not be taken to a lower State of Charge ...
JUST THE OPPOSITE ! TRUE deep cycle batteries, like golf cart batteries, can be taken down to 50% SOC while other batteries (starting or dual purpose) should not be taken below 80% state of charge. Exceeding these recommendation will shorten the life of the battery.
valhalla360 wrote:
Deep cycle batteries typically have a greater amp-hr rating compared to starting batteries.
TRUE !
True 12V deep cycle batteries are hard to find and expensive. Typically only avail through a golf cart distributor or a solar store. By fat, the best "bang for the buck" is two, commonly available, 6V golf cart batteries.
