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Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 11:20:31 -0800
...Batteries degrade over time, regardless of discharge rate. I noticed that the battery companies are now advertising that unopened packages of batteries should retain...
Westy auxiliary battery setup
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Feb 1995 23:52:51 -0800
...the battery isn't deep-cycle, meaning, I'm told, it's only got about 30 full deep discharge cycles to it. It was...
Re: Battery isolator question
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:39:58 -0700
...On 7/31/14, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: >.....� Anyone been able to install the battery (deep > discharge, Walmart standard serial warranty replacement...
Re: Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 11:45:12 -0400
...A deep cycle battery should be sized for at least a 5 hour discharge. You need 160 A/H to properly support this printer...
Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
Tue, 7 Aug 2007 10:02:37 -0700
...Also, I keep reading that there are SOME deep cyle batteries that > > can be > > discharged safely to 80% DOD...that's a BIG 30...
Re: Charging circuit wiring upgrade/maintenance report/questions (longish)
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:19:22 -0700
...Ah deep >> cycle battery was a spendy little item and I like to baby it, perhaps >> overmuch, by charging it like I discharge it...
Re: Battery Woes/Choice
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 22 May 2008 17:36:20 -0400
...whether it be a simple flooded >style that would not be deeply discharged or go with one of the expensive >optimas or other AGM...
Re: Radiator fan
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Sun, 6 Sep 2020 08:53:46 -0700
...I >>> resorted to disconnecting the battery to shut it off and save the >>> battery from deep discharge. >>> >>> >>> >>> Anyone want to weigh in on the...
Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:15:23 -0700
...discharged AGM, and most alternators put out about 13 to > 13.7 > volts, depending on load, which is fine for flooded standard and deep...
Poor man battery testing
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:42:40 -0500
...The major consideration is that a deep cycle battery needs to be able to deliver power for a longer period of time whereas a...
Re: battery sizes for Vanagons on wiki
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Wed, 7 May 2008 16:43:55 -0700
...cell design Military grade Resistant to vibration 60% more starting power Deep discharge reserve power2 year storage life 8-12 year design life Can...
Re: Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
Historical mailing list - Troy
Mon, 3 Oct 2011 13:11:32 -0800
...High current batteries need more active surface to deliver the high rate of reaction that produces the energy, deep discharge/low rated current batteries...
Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:54:19 -0800
...This should mean that the battery >>>> is so deeply discharged that it is damaged beyond recovery. >>>> >>>> I popped over to Sears and picked up...
Re: Fridge and spare parts for Syncro Westy '87
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sun, 18 Feb 2001 15:33:21 -0800
...if you take your battery to a deep discharge you will either ruin it or greatly reduce it's life. How to start it...
Re: Solar panels and curtains
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 6 Aug 2002 15:33:42 -0500
...people put in second batteries is to have a deep cycle > battery > they can discharge, without fear of not being able to start the...
Re: Battery Life
Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
Thu, 14 Mar 2002 22:22:13 -0800
...many thin plates for relatively > fewer, thicker plates that better withstand deep discharges. To make > up for their lack of electrical punch, such batteries...
Subject: Trickle Charger (follow up 182 Amps)
Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 19:49:02 -0700
...So, with that out of the question, I am not sure a deep cycle battery is worth it for the other 12v stuff. So...
Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:23:24 -0800
...This should mean that the battery >> is so deeply discharged that it is damaged beyond recovery. >> >> I popped over to Sears and picked up...
Re: Morning Gnarliness: how to deal with
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:02:57 -0400
...About emptying -- you carry it to a toilet, fold out the discharge pipe and unscrew the cap -- might be an issue of hand strength...
Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 21:13:35 -0400
...Mike, starting batteries are simply not designed to supply deep discharges ever; they expect to run at some state of high charge for their...
Re: Fridge and spare parts for Syncro Westy '87
Historical mailing list - John Klun
Mon, 19 Feb 2001 09:38:44 -0700
...if you take your battery to a deep discharge > you will either ruin it or greatly reduce it's life. > > How to start it...
Re: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 3 Nov 1999 12:32:55 -0500
...From my understanding, the solenoid was the *perfect* set-up, since the deep-cycle battery got fully exercised, and the starting battery was used...
Re: Poor man battery testing
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:30:04 -0800
...Poor man battery testing Deep Cycle battery capacity load testing. Theory: Deep cycle batteries need to be tested differently than the normal tests used...
Re: Second Battery / Battery wiring / 110vt Inverter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 16 Oct 2004 09:48:09 -0400
...How long do you think your present battery can crank the engine? Ideally, batteries should be sized to be discharged at a 5 hour...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 12:40:20 -0800
...Batteries degrade over time, regardless of > discharge rate. I noticed that the battery companies are now advertising > that unopened packages of batteries should retain...
Re: insane AC idea
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 3 Aug 2001 11:25:45 -0400
At 10:38 AM 8/3/2001, Joe Reed wrote: >We're using a second, deep-cycle 72-amp hour battery (dedicated to the...
Re: More AC woes...
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Mon, 18 Jul 2005 22:31:12 -0700
...The 2 deep cycle batteries are both wired to a marine battery switch (A/B or A&B) using #6 wire, I believe (same...
Re: Auxilliary batteries
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:22:39 -0400
...Starting, Deep Cycle, Stationary<br> � Operates in wet environments�even under 30 feet of water<br> � Will not freeze to �20�F/�30�C...
Re: Poor man battery testing
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:27:46 -0800
...On 01/27/2012 06:42 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Deep Cycle battery capacity load testing. > Theory: Deep cycle batteries need to be tested...
Using Aux Batt for CD Changer
Historical mailing list - Jodi Sage
Mon, 27 Apr 1998 14:29:00 +0100
...2.) I don't want to discharge the primary battery when the engine is not running. Manual is a little vague on this. 3...
Dometic PORTABLE Refrigerator (with 3 way power)
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 22:52:56 -0500
...I would hesitate to run it all night on the regular battery, but it could probably be done with the deep discharge type, if...
Re: Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Tue, 19 Oct 2004 17:04:03 -0700
...An Optima Yellow 34/78 deep cycle battery and an amp under the driver swivel seat. Requires some metalworking to get it in. Battery...
Re: Just hibernating & a battery mystery
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:59:25 -0500
...This should mean that the battery >>> is so deeply discharged that it is damaged beyond recovery. >>> >>> I popped over to Sears and picked up...
Re: Battery Woes/Choice
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Fri, 23 May 2008 07:52:26 -0700
...So, suggestions for a good battery to buy, whether it be a simple flooded style that would not be deeply discharged or go with...
Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:11:53 -0700
...discharged AGM, and most alternators put out about 13 to > 13.7 > volts, depending on load, which is fine for flooded standard and deep...
Re: Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:49:34 -0700
...I don't even think there is a whole lot of difference between a conventional lead-acid battery and a deep cycle one. And...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:42:23 -0500
...Batteries degrade over time, regardless of > > discharge rate. I noticed that the battery companies are now advertising > > that unopened packages of batteries should retain...
Re: Auxiliary Battery Issue
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Tue, 9 Sep 2003 14:34:39 -0400
...Floods can't handle discharges over and over again. I'm sure at this point the battery is toast. I would have it check...
Re: Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 3 Oct 2011 17:13:42 -0700
...High current batteries need more active surface to deliver the high rate of reaction that produces the energy, deep discharge/low rated current batteries...
Re: Poor man battery testing
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:56:37 -0500
...Poor man battery testing Deep Cycle battery capacity load testing. Theory: Deep cycle batteries need to be tested differently than the normal tests used...
Re: Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 21:26:17 -0800
...And that > printer has surges that are higher than that. > > A deep cycle battery should be sized for at least a 5 hour discharge...
Re: Norcold results (long)
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:49:55 -0400
...Couple that with the fact that > batteries, > even deep cycle, don't like being fully discharged, and you will need to > either always camp...
Re: Battery Woes/Choice
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Fri, 23 May 2008 13:34:57 -0700
...whether it be a simple flooded > style that would not be deeply discharged or go with one of the expensive > optimas or other AGM...
Re: Which Voltmeter to use?
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Fri, 27 Aug 1999 10:45:26 -0700
...for changes > 200ms in duration It is apparent you have a deeper working knowledge of these things than I do - do these specs support...
Re: battery sizes for Vanagons on wiki
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Thu, 8 May 2008 09:31:26 -0700
...cell design Military grade Resistant to > > vibration 60% more starting power Deep discharge reserve power2 year storage > > life 8-12 year design life Can...
Electrical / Westy weekender 2nd battery questions
Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
Mon, 13 Oct 2003 12:22:17 -0400
...The battery in there is a starter type battery - identical to the main one. (When it dies, I'll switch to deep discharge or...
Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 09:55:02 -0700
Hi electrical and lead-acid wizards, I've installed a nice Group 31 flooded cell deep-cycle "house" battery under the bench seat in...
Re: 2nd batt. charging and relays. The whole truth
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 15 Jun 2000 19:19:52 EDT
...Typical resistivities of fully discharged deep cycle batteries are around 0.3 to 0.5 volts. If we take the value inferred by a...
Re: Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
Historical mailing list - Mark Evans
Mon, 9 Oct 2006 16:52:17 -0400
...And that >> printer has surges that are higher than that. >> >> A deep cycle battery should be sized for at least a 5 hour >> discharge...
Re: Battery Woes/Choice
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Thu, 22 May 2008 22:55:08 -0700
...whether it be a simple > flooded style that would not be deeply discharged or go with one of > the expensive optimas or other AGM...
Re: Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Mon, 9 Oct 2006 16:27:38 -0700
...And that > >> printer has surges that are higher than that. > >> > >> A deep cycle battery should be sized for at least a 5 hour > >> discharge...
Gauges and stuff
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Jul 1995 23:32:02 -0700
...What can I say, I'v been too busy trying to get products to ship! I deep-discharged it a few times, and didn...
Re: Need Someone to test a Battery Saver
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:33:09 -0500
...charging again, preventing your house battery from going through a very deep discharge cycle. It's a three wire design, one wire goes to...
Batteries don't die, they get murdered
Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:15:46 -0800
...Did a similar discharge to a deep-cycle wet-cell, previous to the above experience (I learn slowly) and that generic-named battery soon...
Re: Second Battery / Battery wiring / 110vt Inverter
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Sat, 16 Oct 2004 12:39:44 -0700
...I may run a deep cycle a much smaller starting battery to keep the weight down. I bought the 1000w inverter because it is...
Re: Dual Battery Relay - Part 2 (long)
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Mon, 1 Feb 1999 14:55:43 -0800
...And as you once said, a deep cycle should not be charged too fast anyway. My main concern is not to damage anything that...
Re: Power drain
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 22 Sep 2001 13:08:35 EDT
...Battery are, but suffice it to say > that it is a marine deep cycle of decent size and amperage. How do I test > to...
Re: Any solar gurus out there?
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:25:20 -0700
...the odyssey docs, that will not > bring the battery out of deep discharge. I guess that's when I'll > start the engine. Which...
Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Sun, 2 May 2010 15:23:00 -0700
...Since it's really not a good idea to discharge a battery too much, you'll want some big batteries. And a way to...
Re: battery question
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Tue, 26 Aug 2014 05:51:58 -0700
...If I'm going to stop for more than 45 minutes or so, I switch it over to propane, to avoid deeply discharging the...