So, how long can house batteries last?
I have got to be running on borrowed time with my 4 6V house batteries. They were put in service in December of 2006. They've been kept charged via solar or shore power, never discharged, never allowe...
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Mine lasted 7 years, but for at least half of that time, I abused them with a single stage charger, and less than frequent water checks. When I finally did get around to checking the water, the pair of group 27 batteries never took less than 3/4 of a gallon, between them. I am really surprised that thay lasted that long.
I upgraded to a 3 stage charger after 4 years. I finally replaced my batteries a couple of months ago with a pair of 6v golf cart batteries. I am vowing to check the water more frequently.
I upgraded to a 3 stage charger after 4 years. I finally replaced my batteries a couple of months ago with a pair of 6v golf cart batteries. I am vowing to check the water more frequently.
