How long do we want batteries to last ?
IMO, and IME, nothing is simpler to maintain than LA RV batteries. When connected to a decent charger, and watered once...maybe twice a year, and maybe hosed off once in a while, they last an easy 8-1...
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pdogg wrote:
It's a well known fact that here in the hot Desert of Arizona, we can't get flooded wet cell batteries to last as long as more moderate climates. I just got about 4 years out of my Costco golf cart batteries. Normal Car batteries can be relied upon to last about 2 years and die suddenly with no warning.
The heat is killer on them and I don't care how much you spend, they'll die early.. That's why I never over spend on boutique brand batteries because nobody gets any life out of them.
This is "The Classic" call for using a TROPIC BLEND of electrolyte rather than the OEM density.
With a brand new battery, adjust electrolyte density down. This means less acid, more water.
Take the acid density from 1.280 to 1.260
Everything from Swooning Butterfly, to Rolls, and Crown flooded batteries must have this done in hot climes or suffer the consequences.
The batteries must be new for best results.
Any chemical reaction gets angrier as the temperature goes up.
Sulfuric acid eats things for a living. Hot sulfuric acid is awesome. Don't get in it's way.
