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Almot
Jan 12, 2016Explorer III
Endless topic indeed. Given what and how hasbeen presented by the OP.
IMO, some read/research is in order before asking for advice and following it blindly.
You wanted something "with more capacity and/or that will hold the charge longer", because your original batts don't hold the charge well after 5-6 years. A few points to consider:
1) 2*6V at 225 AH each will not give you "more capacity" than 2*12V 112 AH each. Choosing 2*6V for this reason alone would be a big mistake. I'm not saying that choosing 2*6V would be a mistake in general.
2) AGM batteries 95 AH at $190 are about as cheap as you can get. Possibly, a lower quality brand. Decent 100 AH AGM would cost a little more (not much more, though). Buying AGM other than a reputable brand would be a waste of money.
3) 105 AH $100 wet deep cycle battery is clearly in the category "too good to be true".
4) I sense a lack of proper maintenance on those old 2*12V that are dying or not holding charge well. Without proper charging and maintenance you're going to kill any battery in under 6 years, no matter how good. Though, as others noted, your old batts were not deep cycle, which surely contributed to their early demise. Still, any battery you need to treat right.
IMO, some read/research is in order before asking for advice and following it blindly.
You wanted something "with more capacity and/or that will hold the charge longer", because your original batts don't hold the charge well after 5-6 years. A few points to consider:
1) 2*6V at 225 AH each will not give you "more capacity" than 2*12V 112 AH each. Choosing 2*6V for this reason alone would be a big mistake. I'm not saying that choosing 2*6V would be a mistake in general.
2) AGM batteries 95 AH at $190 are about as cheap as you can get. Possibly, a lower quality brand. Decent 100 AH AGM would cost a little more (not much more, though). Buying AGM other than a reputable brand would be a waste of money.
3) 105 AH $100 wet deep cycle battery is clearly in the category "too good to be true".
4) I sense a lack of proper maintenance on those old 2*12V that are dying or not holding charge well. Without proper charging and maintenance you're going to kill any battery in under 6 years, no matter how good. Though, as others noted, your old batts were not deep cycle, which surely contributed to their early demise. Still, any battery you need to treat right.
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