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• While were talking mixture
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:17:35 -0700
  I know when the Digifant system is in the warm-up cycle that, just like the carb models with chokes, enrichment is going on...
• Re: 2nd Deep Cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 16:01:54 -0800
  ...2nd Deep Cycle battery > Date: Wednesday, November 18, 1998 3:46 PM > > > Here is some info I received from Optima battery concearning starting > > and...
• Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:40:02 -0500
  ...11:38 george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > << My big deep cycle battery could use the occasional desulfation > (who, after all, couldn't...
• Re: Any New Battery Technology
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:32:49 -0800
  ...lithium ion deep cycle batteries > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > http://www.valence.com/ucharge.asp > > don't know what to think of these...
• Re: 2nd Deep Cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 12:33:14 -0500
  ...Larry Jason Yasment wrote: > List, > Here is some info I received from Optima battery concearning starting > and deep cycle batteries for our beloved vanagons...
• Re: AC-what is normal operation?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 18:27:36 -0500
  ...It does not cycle either. It is my understanding, as gathered from this list, that the pressure switches necessary for this were not used...
• Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 15:23:40 -0800
  ...They put out about 17V dc , any need to step this down, or can a deep cycle take that voltage without damage? Speaking of...
• Re: westy auxillary battery
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Feb 95 09:47:19 gmt
  ...can you get >> deep cycle 6 volt batteries? > >Absolutely. They are called Golf-cart batteries, and I'm gonna get me >some reeeeel soon...
• Re: Will deep cycle battery fit?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 16 May 1997 18:30:25 -0700
  At 10:51 AM 5/16/97 -0500, Laurie Loeb wrote: >In my experience, a deep cycle battery of an adequate quantity of amp...
• Re: [Caravana] battery
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Fri, 26 May 2000 17:42:41 -0700
  ...Direction of travel --> +---------+ | |== | | | | +---------+ According to my installer, an Optima deep-cycle battery can also fit into the under-passenger compartment, when the posts face...
• Optima Deep Cycles
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 18:28:48 -0700
  ...Is there an Optima deep-cycle battery that will fit under the driver's seat AND not require any cutting or other modifications to...
• Re: Recomended Deep Cycle Battery Brand?
  Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 21:34:13 EDT
  ...Optima makes both flavors in the 12v Yellow top Deep Cycle. It all depends on where you want to mount the batt. And BTW...
• OPTIMA DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 01:39:46 -0400
  ...to mind when I recently discovered a source for Optima Deep Cycle Batteries. These are new "Yellow Tops" @ $100 each + $25 s&h ( anywhere...
• Re: deep cycle replacement for the main battery
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 13:28:52 -0700
  Very recently someone posted a deep cycle that will fit perfectly. Check the archives. Better still here is a copy of his email. William...
• Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 21:46:07 -0400
  ...Now instead of having one dedicated starting battery and one deep cycle battery, you need two deep cycle batteries with enough CCA to start...
• Re: Trickling Deep Cycle and normal starting batteries
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:45:19 -0700
  ...He > has two batteries, a Optima yellow top deep cycle house battery under > the capt'n's chair, bit off topic but I just...
• Re: [vanagon] Deep Cycle specs comparison
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 14:57:55 -0700
  ...about $85 dollars and for the deep cycle performance it was much > better than the OPTIMA and a lot cheaper too. The warranty is...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:02:17 -0800
  Now we have a duty cycle number. Now, whatcha gonna DO with that number, pilgrim? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• Re: Longevity tips (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 19:52:17 EST
  ...Every cycle that the motor goes through is just one more time that the headgaskets expand and contract. Eventually the cycles wear out the...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:05:00 -0400
  I have seen current draw claims, particularly in marine electronic devices such as autopilots and refrigeration systems that are based on duty cycle assumptions...
• brunton solar panels that roll up
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 20:22:45 -0700
  ...I don't want to deep cycle my not deep cycle battery... you might even be able to slap it on the back of...
• Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:54:01 -0500
  ---- Thomas Wilsher <tw67syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I did a lot of research on deep cycle batteries a few years ago when I > was putting...
• Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:54:29 EDT
  ...TD22-12 Tempest Deep Cycle AGM, Valve Regulated, Maintenance Free, Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery_ (http://www.batteryspec.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?action...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:34:52 -0700
  ...It reads a few ohms. >> >> I know the A/C clutch cycles on my Ford even if the refrigerant is low. Does anyone know...
• Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 08:52:16 -0500
  A while back I queried the list for help with my deep cycle battery because it was not holding a charge for any length...
• Re: auxilery battery
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 16:15:00 -0800
  ...If you have money i recomend > the optima deep cycle. Other batteries do work but the reason a deap cycle > is recomended is that...
• Re: radiator fan anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 19:57:33 -0700
  ...The engine got hotter than I had > ever seen it and the fan did not cycle on. However, when I reached the > parking lot...
• Aux. Battery: Two Group 1 6 Volt "Commercial" Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:12:08 -0800
  I realize these aren't deep cycle batteries, but at Cold Cranking Amps - 625 Reserve Capacity - 160 Cranking Amps - 750 http://www.canadiantire.ca...
• source for Aux. battery
  Historical mailing list - Don Parce
  Thu, 20 Feb 97 13:50:39 -0800
  I'd like to put a 2nd battery into my 85 Westy and have learned that deep-cycle batteries are better for running accessories...
• Question on Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 13:58:03 -0500
  ...in January '98) I am having trouble keeping my rear deep cycle battery charged. At first it charged not at all. Then Winnebago changed...
• Re: Camping Battery
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 22:38:21 -0700
  >So my questions are now: > - Is a small deep cycle wheelchair battery really better than > a top of the line Group 41 battery if...
• Re: vent'd catalytic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 18:43:11 -0800
  ...cat is very fuel efficient, because it constantly cycles on and off, with a thermostat maintaining the desired temperature. The vent makes it possible...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 15:38:05 -0600
  ...If for some reason the monetary outlay is a little much for the Optima--hit Walmart--they have deep cycle batteries cheap. Two is...
• 84 westy strange idle
  Historical mailing list - Buffy and Philip Simmons
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 13:36:20 -0800
  ...Perhaps 5 of these cycles per minute. Any thoughts? This is my first fuel injected engine, perhaps is related to that? Thanks in advance...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 27 Nov 2013 06:33:47 -0800
  ...Here is what > > we have so far: > > > > *Duty Cycle Under Various Engine Conditions* > > > > *Condition* *Duty Cycle* *Peak Voltage* > > Engine Cold, Key On, Engine Off...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:29:32 -0700
  ...That's the only way they can last for 1300 cycles. You are right about the cycles of AGM and gel, 300 cycles at...
• Re: Deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:40:08 -0700
  ...Deep cycle battery > > Hey all you in the know! > > > > I am wanting input on what battery to use for my > deep cycle. I curious...
• New battery technology to watch for
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:15:44 -0700
  ...12V, 30Ah, 2000 cycles at 70% DOD $265 Weight 4kg !! http://www.evcomponents.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=H1230 at 70% this gives 21 usable...
• Re: Which Optima for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 May 2002 18:04:39 -0400
  ...Being deep cycle does not eliminate the advantage of a second battery as you can still discharge it and find your self stranded. The...
• power to the fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Gus Cairo
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:21:05 -0700
  ...1982 air cooled California specs vanagon the problem:� the van starts during the cranking cycle then dies when it loses fuel pressure steps I...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 07:01:26 -0500
  ...If the engine idles very > long at all with the AC turned on, the high speed cooling fan turns on > then cycles back off...
• Did I hurt my Aux Battery?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 21:35:55 -0700
  ...At time of purchase, I didn't note the battery type. (deep cycle or AGM). I *think* it's a deep cycle, but am...
• Re: deep-cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - Marco Biancardi
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 13:08:58 -1000
  ...deep-cycle battery I did this in my van, but it is not a westy so you this may not work for you. I...
• Re: a completely different cooling question
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 20:11:15 -0500
  ...As to your a/c to determine if it is off, see if the compressor cycles when you think it is off. with my...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:42:39 -0400
  ...The AGM's and deep cycles need special external chargers (which I have, but just for clarification.) True? 3) Has anyone done a mod...
• No headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 06:33:01 -0800
  ...I’ve done no troubleshooting so far. (Other that cycle headlight, dimmer and ignition switches a few times.) Thoughts? TIA, Jim
• Re: For Canucks Only -what kind of battery?
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 13:44:29 -0800
  Nathaniel, there is only one deep cycle battery that will fit in that compartment under the drivers seat. That is the OPTIMA yellow top...
• Re: deep cycle batteries
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 13:49:56 +0500
  ...I'm >thinking about using a deep cycle battery for the time being, and just run >the fridge off of it until some day...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries on sale at Canadian tire
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:49:51 -0600
  On 7/25/07, Martin Jagersand <jag@cs.ualberta.ca> wrote: > > There is a 15% off sale on some deep cycle batteries at Canadian...
• Re: Electrial questions...
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 24 May 1998 20:25:16 -0700
  ...the optimus deep cycle battery...I prefer top post (see archives: "auxillary battery" or "Optimus". They are about $185. steve William Carden wrote: > Can...
• Re: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 10:43:03 -0500
  ...insane AC idea At 11:23 AM 8/3/2001, Joe Reed wrote: > > We're using a second, deep-cycle 72-amp hour battery...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 22:23:02 -0500
  ...Here is what > we have so far: > > *Duty Cycle Under Various Engine Conditions* > > *Condition* *Duty Cycle* *Peak Voltage* > Engine Cold, Key On, Engine Off...
• Re: Deep Cycle Battery
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 22:12:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...Douglas Allen Taylor writes: > > What exactly is a deep cycle battery? It's a battery that is made for use with moderate loads over...
• Re: Another @#$% deep cycle battery question!!
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 20:03:08 EDT
  ...Yasment) > > OK here it goes..... > > 1) Can you charge and discharge a deep cycle battery at the same time? > Ex. Have a solar panel...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:12:48 -0700
  ...take existing larger deep cycle and move it to underneath the > backseats. > *BTDT in my '90 Westy when I went to a 12v refrigerator...
• Re: Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 09:42:14 -0700
  ...More battery capacity could be obtained with proper charging of the deep-cycle batteries. Charging a deep-cycle battery from the alternator is a...
• Re: Vitrfrigio install report
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:45:24 -0700
  ...Don't most use a deep cycle (i.e. marine/RV) battery -- or do those not fit under the drivers seat? My aux is...
• Re: AC Controls
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 18 May 2008 09:55:35 +0200
  ...the exceptionally rare air-cooled 2.1 six-cycle engine! > aren't the six cycles something like > intake-compression-combustion-exhaust-depression-acceptance? > > -- > John...
• Re: Batteries: Optima vs Gp 41...was Re: Group-41 deep cycle
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 15:47:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This price is NOT for the Deep Cycle battery. The Deep Cycle runs more, about $160-$170 I think. Regards, Jim Davis 87 GL...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Jan 2017 17:16:00 -0500
  ...You can measure this directly using your voltmeter in duty-cycle mode across the valve input pins with ignition on but engine not running...