How long did/are your House batteries last? Survey.
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May-08-2018 08:39 AM
Suggest you answer with:
Battery Type = (Wet, AGM, Lithium, Other)
Brand/Size = (Trojan 6V GC2 T-105. Or Deka 12V 8D. Or Sam's 6V GC2. Etc.)
Bank Size/AH's = (X's 4/440AH. Or X's 6/660AH's. Etc.
Age = 6 years replaced. Or 6 years still going.
Extra Info = Nothing. Or - Blew it with undercharging. Or - Frequent drops below 50% SOC. Etc.
For sure not scientific, but might see trends.
TIA for those that share,
Smitty
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May-13-2018 04:44 PM
And some also shared the actual chargers in their units. In hindsight, that would have been good info sharing. And of course, soo many variables, even it say three people were using the same Magnum MSxxxx - the devils of the details of how they're set up for hook up wise, as well as setup parameters - would be also needed to be meaningful for comparison.
Thanks for the info sharing, and best to all,
Smitty
Note: Magnum MS2812, now on Custom setting for Lifeline's newer slightly higher Float voltage. I'm currently using 4 hours to end the Absorb cycle. Also have a MidNite Classic 150 being fed by 1200W of solar. Same settings as the Magnum on voltages, but using Ending Amps appropriate for out House Bank Size to close down Absorb...
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May-09-2018 07:13 AM
Brand = Harris deep cycle
Group = 27
AH= 60
Age = 5 years
Other= used the heck out of that battery and it decided to retire. Replaced with a Duracell group 31 105AH
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May-09-2018 07:01 AM
10 years old, but showing their age. Probably replace this year.
PD 9145w/wizard for maintenance,
but a separate 9260 for fast charge when on the APU when dry camping.
Electric refrigeration ^ that is why....
Bogart Trimetric to watch over them.
Make up water from the dehumidifier only.
Matt
A sailor, his bride and their black dogs (one dear dog is waiting for us at the bridge) going to see some dry places that have Geocaches in a coach made the year we married.
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May-09-2018 06:37 AM
Brand/Size = Napa Marine 12v Group 31
Bank Size/AH's = 2 x 110 a/h
Age = 4 years, still going strong.
Extra Info = Almost never discharged below 50 percent. Alway on a Batteryminder when not in active use. Specific gravity and water levels checked regularly. I don't equalize because I don't have a charger that will put out voltage higher than 14.
And someone mentioned that we should stop fussing about the batteries. For some of us, this is part of the fun! Taking care of the equipment, seeing if we can consume fewer resources, brushing up on our amateur technical skills, etc. It's not work -- it's entertainment.
2013 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road (semi-beefy tires and components)
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About our trailer
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single list."
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May-09-2018 05:48 AM
i disconnect and keep a maintainer on it when not in use.
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May-09-2018 05:46 AM
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May-08-2018 08:41 PM
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May-08-2018 05:40 PM
Wet
10 yers
replaced as they were only able to supply about 70% of rating.
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May-08-2018 04:27 PM
on Ford E350-460-7.5 Gas EFI
Photo in Profile
2. 1991 Bighorn 9.5ft Truck Camper on 2003 Chev 2500HD 6.0 Gas
See Profile for Electronic set-ups for 1. and 2.
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May-08-2018 12:56 PM
They were replaced with two 12 volt Group 31 Fullriver AGM deep cycle batteries, 115 AH each.
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May-08-2018 12:04 PM
Second set of trojan T-125's, only 8 years old, seeing less discharges than the first set, but still have SG close to new
My set of 4 Trojan T-125's on my big trailer, 7 years old, see 100+ charge discharge cycles/year down to 50% or less still going strong,
All are flooded cells
2004 14' bikehauler with full living quarters
2015.5 Denali 4x4 CC/SB Duramax/Allison
2004.5 Silverado 4x4 CC/SB Duramax/Allison passed on to our Son!
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May-08-2018 10:36 AM
5 years 'full time' everyday use and charge
But I Can Not understand it for you !
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Connected using T-Mobile Home internet and Visible Phone service
1997 F53 Bounder 36s
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May-08-2018 10:35 AM
Steve
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May-08-2018 10:19 AM
Group 29 Marine jars from Walmart purchased in 2005 but not in use until 2009 once a year maintenance charge. Intended use, adult electric trike
Bank Size 875 amp-hours
Use Age closer to 8 years shorted plate in one jar (from 2009 to 2016) Rotten egg smell.
used to power roof air, cooking, water heating PUSHED HARD
first four years part time RV occupancy majority of charging done in storage via solar panels.
2013 moved to full time. Batteries replaced in August 2016 with used telecom jars.
My ride is a 28 foot Class C, 256 watts solar, 556 amp-hours of Telcom jars, 3000 watt Magnum hybrid inverter, Sola Basic Autoformer, Microair Easy Start.