[C320-list] Battery Replacement Choices Golf Cart Batteries

[Bruce Heyman]

Jeff,
I've learned the AGMs will accept a higher rate of charge for a longer  
period.  If anyone has AGM's and a smart regulator like the Balmer I  
recommend that you install the optional temperature probe on both the  
altinator and the batteries.  It will significantly reduce your engeine run  
time to charge.
I too would be interesting in data suggesting that low current charge rates  
damage AGMs.
Bruce
Somerset 671 Currently in Cat Harbor, Catalina CA 

Bruce Heyman
(949) 289-8400
BruceHeyman at cox.net

-----Original message-----
From: Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com>
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Sent: Fri, Jan 28, 2011 01:37:54 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Replacement Choices Golf Cart Batteries


Yes,  there are several reasons why 6v golfs aren't stock issue.   For  
sailors, what's best equates to what you convince yourself is best.  :)

It does boil down to preference in the end. 

I don't agree however that AGM's require a huge alternator or they'll be  
damaged.  If there is data to back that up, pass it along! We'd like to know  
about it.  :)

Cheers!
-Jeff

------Original Message------
From: Robert E. Sloat
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Sent: Jan 27, 2011 6:33 PM

I assume the references to golf cart batteries are to 6v versions.  I know  
of no sailboat company that offers them as standard equipment or as an  
option.  There must be some reason for that.

Bob Sloat
Savannah 894
2 x 4d 12v Exides