Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:38:47 -0800
Reply-To: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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From: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject: Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
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I bought my deep cycle battery at ARC.
He also mentioned he can make custom recharge systems for the deep cycle and
starting batteries. He said it would extend the life of the battery so
charged by quite a bit [3,4 or 5 times? Something like that]
Not cheap but over time battery costs saved would pay for it.
Mike
On 3/7/08 8:48 AM, "Keith Ovregaard" <kovregaard@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> Hey Volks
>
> There was some discussion about batteries on Wetwesties that I thought
> I'd share with the Vanagon list as well:
>
>
>> OK, I just got off the phone with Al Fredrich at Arc Battery Co. in
>> Sausalito, CA (415-332-3272) and he gave me the scoop on the group
>> 41 deep cycle batteries that he sells. Yes, there is more than one
>> choice.
>>
>> First is a lead-acid flooded deep cycle with heavy density oxide
>> plates. 78 amp hours, 125 minutes reserve capacity, 850 CCA. $94 +
>> tax with core. Add about 10% more if you want it shipped dry plus
>> shipping costs. He says there is a process that needs to be done
>> before a battery is shipped dry.
>>
>> The second choice Al mentioned was a battery similar to the Odyssey.
>> Here is some info from the website <http://www.odysseybatteries.com>
>> "The ODYSSEY battery has both massive starting power and amazing
>> deep cycling capability - up to 400 cycles at 80% depth of
>> discharge. With twice the overall power and three times the life of
>> conventional batteries, the ODYSSEY battery is ideal for trolling,
>> starting, and for powering the many on-board electronic accessories
>> common in today's boats and recreational vehicles." Al is very
>> impressed by this battery and said it lasts a lot longer than any
>> deep cycle flooded battery. But it is not cheap: about $270
>>
>> Due to the higher cost of lead, the prices of batteries have gone
>> up, especially deep cycle batteries because they contain more lead
>> than a starting battery.
>>
>> I asked Al why this size in a deep cycle model is not available in
>> most places. Arc is a custom battery shop that caters mostly to
>> boaters and exotic car owners, mostly European. There is a market
>> here for such things.
>>
>> So, if you are looking for a group 41 deep cycle auxiliary battery
>> for your van, Al can help you out. Arc Battery is a family run
>> business that Al's dad started. Good people, great service.
>>
>>
>> Hope you volks find this info interesting and useful.
>>
>> Keith O
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