House Battery Life
Hi All, My 2 - 6 volt, deep cycle golf cart house batteries just died after only 3 & 1/2 years. Bought at Sam's June 2011. We live in our MH full time and almost always plugged into 30 amp powe...
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LoreeB99 wrote:
Hi All,
My 2 - 6 volt, deep cycle golf cart house batteries just died after only 3 & 1/2 years. Bought at Sam's June 2011.
We live in our MH full time and almost always plugged into 30 amp power. New Intellitec 9200 converter with charge wizard installed about same time as batteries. I check battery water monthly and top up with distilled water if necessary. I keep terminals clean & tight. Put in 2 new batteries last Sat. 11/8/14 but wonder if any of you might have a suggestion as to why I got such a short life out of my house batteries?
Thanks,
In conclusion, my attempt was to identify a possible reason as to why the OP's two 6 volt lead acid batteries may have failed too early in life.
I believe for the most part, it's been determined by most in this posting that the OP should be using AGM batteries instead of lead acid, due to THEIR type of use. Although, that information is too little, too late, they already replaced them with 2 new lead acid batteries.
Yes, the 9200 & charge wizard will mate well with the AGM type batteries & do a good job, but will not suffice for lead acid without a different maintenance program in place.:)
