[Rhodes22-list] batteries

[Rik Sandberg]

Michael,

Like Mary Lou, I am going to be purchasing a battery or two. Do these AGM
batteries work OK with the same battery chargers as a normal lead acid
type????

Rik
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm@michaelmeltzer.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] batteries


> I do have time for the long answer but get the lifeline, deep cycle AGM,
you will be very happy with it, It a few dollars more but
> will last longer to make up for the price and a much safer Battery.
>
> MJM
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mary Lou Troy" <mltroy@netreach.net>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 9:43 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] batteries
>
>
> >
> > Now that's a timely question. Our original battery has given up the
ghost
> > after 5 years of moderate neglect. We also have shore power and our
> > electrical needs are pretty minimal even when we are cruising and away
from
> > the dock for several days.
> >
> > We are thinking of replacing the old battery with an AGM. Reasons: (1)
> > sealed - no need to add water which was one of our failings with the old
> > battery. we use the vberth for storage so getting in there is a pain in
the
> > neck (2) sealed - our battery is located forward of the water tank and
> > while there is room for a tie down, there is not room for a battery box.
> > (3) an AGM can use the same charger as our old battery whereas it's
somehow
> > different for the gel cells?
> >
> > Feel free to poke holes in the logic or suggest other reasons why it
might
> > be a good move.
> >
> > Anybody have recommendations/ experience on AGM brands? We spoke with a
rep
> > from "Lifeline" batteries at Annapolis. Evidently OEM equipment for some
of
> > the big boats and big RV coaches.
> >
> > Mary Lou
> >
> >
> > At 06:22 AM 11/3/2002 -0800, you wrote:
> > >Now that I have slip space it's time to put down the
> > >West Marine and USBoat catalogs and actually do some
> > >WORK!  If Steve can sail all year on Greers Ferry I
> > >can sail all year on Pickwick, errrrr.  The original
> > >electrical system plan was based on not having access
> > >to AC at the dock or DC from an engine.  I have AC at
> > >the dock so combined with my Guest 3-phase charger
> > >"CoraShen" should always leave with a fully charged
> > >bank.  Adding solar panels and/or an engine-driven
> > >alternator probably isn't necessary now.
> > >So here's the question:  I know that gel-celled and
> > >AGM batteries are better suited for blue water
> > >cruisers but at two to three times the cost are they
> > >really necessary on a R-22?  I can buy deep-cycle lead
> > >acid marine batteries at Sam's (group27, 180 amp) for
> > >$50 each.  Ideas?
> > >
> > >Brad (you can call me "The Dude") Haslett
> > >
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