[C320-list] AGM Batteries and Battery Charger

[bruceheyman at cox.net]

Has anyone tried to shove 8D's in?  Looks like they are 2.19 inches wider.
Bruce
Somerset #671 SoCal
---- Jack Fitzgibbon <chuters at earthlink.net> wrote: 
> Installed in parallel two 4D Lifelines providing 420 amp hr of power  
> almost three years ago along with a Balmar 110 amp aternator and  
> Balmar three stage regulator. Also added a group 27 start battery.   
> Can stay on the hook for three days before needing a recharge.   
> Lifelines accept charge much quicker then flooded.  Best part, no  
> maint. So far worth every penny.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Jan 25, 2010, at 9:48 PM, Mike Ott <wmo48 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > Hello all,
> > It appears that my gel house batteries are losing ground.  One isn't  
> > holding much of a charge, so I'm looking at 4-D AGM's.  Anybody got  
> > any feedback on the Lifeline brand ?
> > If I'm going to spend this kind of money I think I'll invest in a  
> > better battery charger as well. I currently have a Professional  
> > Mariner Promatic 30-3 and according to the manufacturer, its about  
> > as good as a boat anchor and should be replaced.  Got any  
> > suggestions for a good charger ?
> > Regards,
> > Mike Ott
> > 'Amanda Lu'
> > #508