Here is another thing to consider when redesigning/replacing your batteries. The orientation of wet cells can affect their longevity.
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/flooded_battery_orientation Josh On Jul 9, 2017 1:15 PM, "Persuasion37 via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Tim > > When I bought Persuasion in '05 she had 2- Group 4D Lifeline batteries has > house batteries. Served me very well. In 2014 I replaced them in kind. > Very happy with Lifeline and didn't find the price off putting > > Mike > PERSUASION > C&C 37 K/CB > Long Sault > > On Jul 9, 2017, at 12:28 PM, tim via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Hi, > > > > Its time for battery replacement. I am presently using Interstate #31 > Deep cell (2 house, 1 for start). Looking to go AGM route and seeking > advice for which manufacturer/brand seems to be most reliable and longevity > for the money. Leaning toward Lifeline after some research. Very open to > other recommendations based on experience. I use a couple solar cells for > trickle charging as on a mooring. > > > > Thanks for your advice. > > > > Tim > > 29’ Mk1 > > Malletts Bay, VT > > SV Sly Fox > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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