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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Trojans will have a long life cycle, especially if maintained and treated right. 10 years would not be out of the range for light use and shallow cycling. Any battery will have a short life if not maintained and allowed to be deeply cycled for a dozen or so cycles. I've maintained fleets of them and it is all about treatment.
FWIW, my original truck battery that was put under severe loads but maintained well lasted 10 yrs, 1 mo.
FWIW, my original truck battery that was put under severe loads but maintained well lasted 10 yrs, 1 mo.
