Optima Batteries - Yellow or Blue
My deep cycle 6V batteries have served me well for over eight years but it appears it's time for a replacement. I would like to get them off of the hitch and use sealed batteries somewhere inside t...
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Sorry for not responding but I've been working out of town.
I have a 235W solar panel, a 30 amp MTTP charge controller, and a Xantrax 600W inverter.
Why did I consider Optima? They were the only brand I have seen that were sealed batteries. People make a big deal about gassing off and I want to make sure that if I move them inside that we don't have any issues.
I am open to advice and I will begin to analyze the information that people are posting.
So that brings me to another question. We use radiant heat. The Suburban furnace is located under the fridge next to the converter. I would like to take out the furnace, since it isn't used, and use the space to put the batteries. Any issues being under the LP fridge and next to the converter?
Truly appreciated as I want to keep my unit for at least 10 more years.
I have a 235W solar panel, a 30 amp MTTP charge controller, and a Xantrax 600W inverter.
Why did I consider Optima? They were the only brand I have seen that were sealed batteries. People make a big deal about gassing off and I want to make sure that if I move them inside that we don't have any issues.
I am open to advice and I will begin to analyze the information that people are posting.
So that brings me to another question. We use radiant heat. The Suburban furnace is located under the fridge next to the converter. I would like to take out the furnace, since it isn't used, and use the space to put the batteries. Any issues being under the LP fridge and next to the converter?
Truly appreciated as I want to keep my unit for at least 10 more years.
