[C320-list] AGM Batteries and Battery Charger

[bruceheyman at cox.net]

As a last ditch effort to get some more time out of my wet cells I'm trying to equalize them but doesn't look good.

Side terminal 8d's would just fit in with a little fiberglass work to the holders.  Unfortunately haven't found and with side terminals yet.  

I'm thankful for everyday that people are working on how to get their houses of the grid and electric cars.  The technology and volume spill over will be great!  Now where to put the hot tub on a 320 MK1?
Bruce Somerset 671
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From: "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:43:44 
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] AGM Batteries and Battery Charger

Won't fit,  they're just a tad too wide unless possibly if there is an option for side terminals you may have a shot. 

The MKII will take 8Ds though. 

Wait a few years for Lithium Ion batteries to come down in price.  Then you'll be able to run your Hot Tub and hair dryer at the same time off batteries the size of 4Ds.  :).
 
Joking aside,  I'm guessing 7 yrs or so and they'll be price compatible with 4D AGMs but double or triple the available amp hours and much longer life.  
 
Don't know if anyone makes marine ones yet. 
-Jeff

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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