[C320-list] Batteries

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Always replace both batteries.  There is a difference between standard flooded wet cell batteries and non-servicing gel and AGM battery technologies.  The most common failure mode of batteries that require servicing is that they are not properly maintained with correct fluid level, subsequently shorting battery life.  AGM’s can be used in any orientation and can be recharged at a more rapid rate.  They are more expensive but will last much longer with routine use. AGM’s are safer as well.Jack
#441
From: "BAdams3491 at aol.com" <BAdams3491 at aol.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 4:06 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries

Normally it's best to replace batteries in pairs.  That way you will  not 
have an old battery paired with a new battery.  Here's a good link on  
batteries:  

_http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm_ 
(http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm) 

Bert
At Ease
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In a message dated 9/24/2012 1:28:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
jsea at prodigy.net writes:

I need  to replace one of my  4D batteries.  Does anyone know if it would  
create a problem, charger wise, having one flooded cell battery and the 
other  battery being a sealed "maintenance free" type of battery?  I plan on  
replacing the flooded cell with a sealed battery when it needs replacing  
later.
Both batteries would have the same amount of power, so I don't think  it 
would be a problem.
The charger is a Charles model 5000 if I remember  correctly.

Thanks

Jerry Clayton
#988 (2004)