T&T: large batteries

[John Marshall]

Lifeline makes a great AGM battery, but they aren't cheap. Most people  
consider them Best of Breed.

Don't know anything about East Penn batteries.

John
Serendipity - Nordhavn 55

On Sep 1, 2008, at 9:13 PM, Jim Curley wrote:

> I'm looking for insight into large batteries for both engine  
> starting and
> house/inverter applications.  I presently have 6 AGM 8D batteries,  
> split into
> three 24-volt banks (I've got Cat 3208s with 24-volt engine starters  
> and most
> accessories) on my Fleming 55.  Due to the age of my present  
> batteries (5
> years) -- which are East Penn DEKA batteries with "L" or 'flag'  
> terminals --
> and problems with a couple of the batteries, I am going to replace  
> most/all of
> them.  West Marine markets AGM 8D East Penn batteries, but they have
> automotive-style post terminals, and I was advised to stick with the  
> flag
> terminals for fewer corrosion problems.  I am having a problem  
> finding these
> batteries (other than the West Marine ones with the automotive-style  
> posts) in
> the Southern California area, and was advised to get 'Lifeline'  
> batteries if
> possible.  I was also told that removing the post terminals and  
> replacing them
> with flag terminals is no big deal for a battery shop... true?
>
> Any thoughts on pros/cons of these various suggestions?
>
> Jim
> Fleming 55 Gaelforce
> Channel Islands Harbor
>
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