T&T: 4D battery bank vs. 4 6v golf cart batteries

[Brent Hodges]

This will be my short answers based on 7 year of experience after doing 
exactly the same thing. When I first did the switch, I used 2 GC's for a 
start bank for both of my SP135 Lehmans, and 6 GC's for a house bank. I've 
since just left all 8 in parallel because no matter how bad I drain them all 
down, I've never had them fail to start the engines.

> 1.? Is this even a good idea?? My major concern is will four 6v batteries 
> provide cranking power for my FL135?

Yes, it's a great idea. 2 GC's ALWAYS started my Lehmans just fine.
>
> 2.? Has anybody done this (I know the answer to that!)? When you did this, 
> which batteries did you use and has it provided the power that you 
> expected?

I first used cheap Exides, and got everything I expected for 6 1/2 years. 
Switched recently to another brand, and am working through some problems.

>
> 3.? Do you feel any cost differences are significant and if so, worth the 
> difference.

Yes, and yes. Two GC's are cheaper than a 4D, and give more power.


Brent Hodges
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