| I have an opportunity to get 2 AGM 6v batteries [message #367256] |
Tue, 19 October 2021 01:21  |
boybach
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Have a chance at 2 slightly used but good 300AH 6V Lifeline GPL-6CT AGM batteries.
The charge specs are:
Bulk/Absorb Charge 2.37 to 2.4 Volts/cell@ 77°f .....7.10 to 7.20 volts
Float charge 2.20 to 2.23 Volts/cell@ 77°f .........6.60 to 6.70 volts
I have an IOTA DLS-55 converter/charger. Do I need to change anything and will my alternator be ok if I fit these batteries?
TIA
Larry
Larry - Victoria BC -
1977 ex-Palm Beach "Ol' Leaky" 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. Atwood helium fridge, water heater & furnace. SS exhaust system, Onan, Iota Converter, R134A, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses
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| Re: I have an opportunity to get 2 AGM 6v batteries [message #367261 is a reply to message #367260] |
Tue, 19 October 2021 10:22  |
boybach
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Thanks Matt!!
Hopefully the seller calls back this morning, fingers and toes crossed
Larry
Matt Colie wrote on Tue, 19 October 2021 07:12
Larry,
Grab them and go. You don't need to adjust anything except your schedule for checking liquid level.
Matt
Larry - Victoria BC -
1977 ex-Palm Beach "Ol' Leaky" 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. Atwood helium fridge, water heater & furnace. SS exhaust system, Onan, Iota Converter, R134A, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses
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| Re: I have an opportunity to get 2 AGM 6v batteries [message #367262 is a reply to message #367256] |
Tue, 19 October 2021 14:27 |
boybach
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Bah! Missed them. Seller had 6 and guy bought two them came back and bought the other 4. Bummer.
Only good news is he gets them every few months, he services luxury yachts so I have a standing order for the next two.
Grrrrrrr
Larry
Larry - Victoria BC -
1977 ex-Palm Beach "Ol' Leaky" 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. Atwood helium fridge, water heater & furnace. SS exhaust system, Onan, Iota Converter, R134A, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses
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| Re: I have an opportunity to get 2 AGM 6v batteries [message #367265 is a reply to message #367256] |
Wed, 20 October 2021 08:06 |
JohnL455
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I would fully charge them with 6V charger before install. Then meter Voltage of each battery for a close match as well as do a quick load test of each battery. You don’t know their individual state of charge or condition. Since all cells are in series, a shorted cell would over Voltage the other 5 cells during charging.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: I have an opportunity to get 2 AGM 6v batteries [message #367266 is a reply to message #367265] |
Wed, 20 October 2021 11:03 |
boybach
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JohnL455 wrote on Wed, 20 October 2021 06:06I would fully charge them with 6V charger before install. Then meter Voltage of each battery for a close match as well as do a quick load test of each battery. You don’t know their individual state of charge or condition. Since all cells are in series, a shorted cell would over Voltage the other 5 cells during charging.
OK! I'll follow your advice but I have quite a bit of confidence in the units ..probably the very best batteries of their type, right? 5 year warranty plus 10 yr avg service life, maintenance free, hand built in USA, USCG approved ..AND 300AH ...I can't wait till I get the call he has more!!!!
Larry
Larry - Victoria BC -
1977 ex-Palm Beach "Ol' Leaky" 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. Atwood helium fridge, water heater & furnace. SS exhaust system, Onan, Iota Converter, R134A, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses
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