[Rhodes22-list] batteries

[Michael Meltzer]

http://www.lifelinebatteries.com
http://www.dcbattery.com/ (I used them before, but shipping it might be better local dealer, nice info on thier site)


That should get you started, I would use google to find a local place/ best deal

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 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] batteries


> Michael,
> Lifeline deep cycle AGM, is that a brand name??? Got any clue who carries
> these???
> 
> Rik
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm@michaelmeltzer.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 11:54 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] batteries
> 
> 
> > 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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