Patrick Martin wrote: > Rick, > > All I want is power to run the R8, 12V at 2A. I was thinking of the UPS > as it is fully recharged by leaving it plugged into the wall, but I have > been told the inverter is very noisy in many cases. I fiqured that was > possible. So I guess the battery is my best option.
Yes, sounds like it is. A good deep-cycle battery will last a long time. There are a lot of so-called deep cycle batteries, or combo batteries, but the real deep-cycle batteries have a longer life IMHO. I've a few hundred of these out there (PowerSonic PS series), and they've been trouble free. Generally, if it has a cranking ampere rating it isn't a true deep cycle battery. The key is the proper charger, which absolutely isn't a battery charger for automotive use, no matter how low the minimum output, or a DC power supply. Both will shorten the battery life. A battery manufacturer will recommend a charger that will have a properly designed float mode for the sealed lead acid batteries, and a fast charge mode too. The right charger will save you a lot of money on batteries. Rick Kunath _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
