Sweet deal on batteries
I was in Costco today, and saw they had their marine/deep cycle batteries on for about half price as it is the end of the RV season here in Canada. I have two costco group 24s that I run in parall...
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ib516 wrote:
...If not plugged in, I will cut off the batteries to prevent parasitic drain after they are back to 100%.
That's good, but they will drain on their own. A float charger is ideal. I use the Harbor Freight cheapies. Find 'em on sale for 5 bucks or so now and then. I have half a dozen. All work well... so long as you don't let them accidentally become unplugged from AC. It will take weeks and probably months, but that will drain the bank also.
The new versions run a little high on the voltage (about 14.14 on average,) but with a year or more, I have noted no loss in electrolyte, nor any heat buildup of any consequence.
Our top resident battery guru/retired engineer, MEXICOWANDERER uses them also.
Or spend 25 bucks and get a Battery Tender, BatteryMINDer or whatever floats your boat... or battery bank.
