[C320-list] AGM Batteries and Battery Charger

[P & B Sheerin]

Hi Mike. I have just replaced my 4d Nautilus Gold DS batteries, which were 
only 3years old. Seems that the charger cooked them, so that went to!. I've 
replaced them with two DS Lifeline in parallel give me 420 amp hr. I have 
connected up a Xantrex XC 5012 charger. This combo is great. I have also 
included a Xantrex Pro battery monitor.
Can recommend all three units. Worth every cent, not to mention peace of 
mind.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <bruceheyman at cox.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 3:28 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] AGM Batteries and Battery Charger


> 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
>