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Date:         Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:29:51 -0800
Reply-To:     colorworks@GCI.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET>
Subject:      new series 48 Odyssey battery
Comments: To: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com>
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"I've yet to pull the 4 UB12220 bank and charge it, then test each battery separately, but am getting symptoms that they as a unit, are no longer holding the charge they used to, by almost 50%."

I think it would be worth checking individual batteries. Some bad cells in there could definitely bring down the rest. I tend to be kind of anal about my batteries and have installed a separate battery gauge that I check frequently. Anything less than 80%, I start to get worried and investigate. I do use a 3 stage "smart charger" frequently for battery maintenance. My UB12220 are working great, but I've only had them install one season. I do leave the smart charger on the batteries all winter long in my garage to keep em topped up. It has a "floating" mode it stays in.

Troy


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