We kicked that subject around a bit some time ago, but I don't recall
what charger make/model or whether it was a 12vdc to 12vdc charger or
a 120v AC. It was a 3 or 4 stage smart charger which is much better
for deep cycle batteries than relying on the voltage regulator. My
auxiliary system has already cost me a bundle (solar panel charge
controller, battery, cable, Sure Power 1315 seperator, fuse panel,
trickle charger, battery monitor...), so I hesitate in spending
hundreds more unless someone out there has had the same deep cycle
battery for 10+ years using one of those units. Then it might pay for
itself in the long run. Otherwise, why bother with the cost and
installation time, let alone the added complexity?

Keith

On Mar 7, 2008, at 11:38 AM, Mike Miller wrote:

> I bought my deep cycle battery at ARC.
>
> He also mentioned he can make custom recharge systems for the deep
> cycle and
> starting batteries. He said it would extend the life of the battery so
> charged by quite a bit [3,4 or 5 times? Something like that]
>
> Not cheap but over time battery costs saved would pay for it.
>
> Mike