[Rhodes22-list] batteries

[Michael Meltzer]

yes, the voltage levels are the same, in fact they can be recharged even faster the wet cell(i.e. higher current), And have very
little self discharge, Not all AGM are the same, I do mean the lifeline deep cycle AGM

MJM
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rik Sandberg" <racerrik@rea-alp.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] batteries


> 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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