Re: Gel Filled Batteries

Posted by HENRY E NC on December 06, 2006 at 06:12:49 from (65.210.101.100):

In Reply to: Gel Filled Batteries posted by T.C. in Tx on December 05, 2006 at 17:55:01:

I have used gel batteries for about 20 years. I ran them in my sailboat for 12 yearsa with no problem. The only reason yours failed probably is because your alternator probably garged them at 14.2 volts. Gel batteries need to be charged at a strict You should never need a new battery 13.9 volts. Yes, that does make a large diference. You now have installed glass mat batteries used by the military and many large companies. They, like gel cells, have no liquid in them and are made by wrapping glass mat aound te elctrodes. I replaced the 12 year old gels in my boat with glas mats just for the simple reason they were new technology at the time. Glass mats do not need special voltage chargeing and are very tolerant of voltage difference. you should never need to replace them.

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