L-16 AGM

pianotuna wrote:
Hi Naio,

L is just a size of plastic case. I don't know much about gel cells.

Naio wrote:

I am excited to see someone using the "L" designation!

What is this "L" business? How many aH are my batteries?

Ah, ok, thanks :). I guess I need to call MK, but I keep putting it off...

Hi Naio,

L is just a size of plastic case. I don't know much about gel cells.

Naio wrote:

I am excited to see someone using the "L" designation!

What is this "L" business? How many aH are my batteries?

Hi landyacht,

My preference order is flooded 2 volt.

My OEM bank will hold 3 12 volt jars. Therefore my second choice was 12 volt, because 3 group 29 12 volt will always outperform 2 golf cart batteries. The 12 volt jars will exhibit less voltage drop. When I added four more jars it made sense to stay with 12 volt of the same make. I replaced the starter battery, with the same type.

I've decided to jump from flooded to Agm. Four L-16 will give me 800 amp-hours at the 20 hour rate. Cost is a factor. If they will fit. Surrette is a great make. Warranty is 7 years.

My alternative is to go with seven group 31 that have been fitted into group 27 jars. That will be more costly. Warranty is shorter.

landyacht318 wrote:
Interesting that the guy who for years has proudly proclaimed his preference for 12v jars is now on a 6 volt benderquest.

While there is little debate in my mind that 6vGC flooded batteries are vastly superior to flooded 12v car jars in deep cycle applications, I always wondered if the 6v AGMs GC's have the same benefits over the 12v AGM's when deep cycling.

I tried to find previous threads where this was touched upon but we all know how easy it is to find a specific thread with the site's search function.

Let me know if this should be aseparate thread :).

I am excited to see someone using the "L" designation!

I have two batteries that I got used, years ago. They have been, and continue to be, awesome. But I cannot find any info on them. They are MK brand, and labelled 'L7 gel' That is all. No group number, etc.

The MK website has nothing. Can you guys tell me anything? What is this "L" business? How many aH are my batteries?

Interesting that the guy who for years has proudly proclaimed his preference for 12v jars is now on a 6 volt benderquest.

While there is little debate in my mind that 6vGC flooded batteries are vastly superior to flooded 12v car jars in deep cycle applications, I always wondered if the 6v AGMs GC's have the same benefits over the 12v AGM's when deep cycling.

I tried to find previous threads where this was touched upon but we all know how easy it is to find a specific thread with the site's search function.

A link to the site to see what the heck is going on?

317 ampere hours is quite normal for a flooded L-16

Something to chew on....

In a history of several thousand alike flooded batteries those that had more active plate area per quantity of acid had a higher warranty percentage factor. And the difference was not insignificant. This included six or seven different manufacturers. It's a shame I have no idea if this is true with absorbed glass mat.

PT.. i don't think their going to fit, not unless you plan on stacking the batteries on top of each other,
something i would advise against

you have not given us the compartment dimensions, but your current layout is basically 14"deep by 28~30" wide, that is the foot print of your three grp 29
i see no way to stick (2) batteries laying down, needing a minimum 12"*17" each, that either 24"*17" or 12*34

now if your compartment is tall, maybe you mean stand them on end
then the foot print would be 7*17 each, two batteries on end, one in back one in front 14 deep 17 wide 12 tall

Just went to the TrueWest web site.

I think they are selling you a flooded lead acid L16 for $340

pianotuna wrote:
Hi

I was unclear in my post. I want to put in 2 L-16 in the space that 3 group 29 jars will fit.

More details:

They are 550 amp-hours for $340 each Canadian.

Even if they are only 400 Ah, that is a great price for AGMs in Canada: Can$1.70 per Ah at 12V. I haven't seen anything better, ever.

Are they new? Manufactured date? Well-maintained?

Gotta say, I'm envious.

But their weight ...

S6-460AGM is the model number I guess.

I mean... the 550 is not a valid amperage for that series of batteries.

I was wondering who told you that number, as I looked at the spec sheets and none are that strong (at the 20a/h rate)

A lot of times people will see a 6v 232 amp battery and thing... WOW If i get two I will have a 12v 464 amp battery!!!

Nope, You can add voltage or amperage, but not both.
(12v 232 amps -OR- 6v 464 amps)