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  •   Millie commented on this post about 5 years ago
    Millie
    Millie
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    Leave this here see what you all think bought 2 baterys for van in November 2016 have a 3 years waranty with them anyway there toast checked them out shot at so they bench tested them reply is there at the end of there service life done all there cycles not waranty
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    • Rodders
      Rodders
      Huge debate here, but I'll just give the facts, some say the battery should be allowed to fully discharge then be recharged to full as this reHuge debate here, but I'll just give the facts, some say the battery should be allowed to fully discharge then be recharged to full as this re excites the electrons and molecules, others will say that to fully discharge will and can warp the plates so battery should be kept on trickle charge. My personal choice, I leave the "truck" on charge as we are lucky enough to have a drive large enough to accommodate the vehicle. I do agree with you though Tom1 talking to acquaintances the leisure battery appears to fail before the main vehicle battery as ours did on a 4 year old Motorhome, I wonder if this is because leisure batteries may be in storage considerably longer than "starter Batteries".   More ...
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    • katmax
      katmax
      I think it was Which that did some research on Leisure batteries a few years ago ... they are supposed to have thicker plates and mat separators toI think it was Which that did some research on Leisure batteries a few years ago ... they are supposed to have thicker plates and mat separators to increase the plate life ... but some of the "Cheaper" ones don't ... so really they are just starter batteries labeled as Leisure and the constant discharge and recharge don't suit starter batteries much   More ...
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    • NEILMAC
      NEILMAC
      So many variables.... GEL, AGM, wet - they all need different charging regime and if on wrong one will never charge properly. Charger needs to beSo many variables.... GEL, AGM, wet - they all need different charging regime and if on wrong one will never charge properly. Charger needs to be capable for the size of battery bank and solar needs to be set for the type too.

      Having said all that if the batteries are considered end of life at 2 years and the guarantee is 3, then they should be replaced under that guarantee.        More ...
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    • Millie
      Millie
      Yes I agree with all comments van always plugged in when not in use after big big row they changed them for free but wasn't going to said wear andYes I agree with all comments van always plugged in when not in use after big big row they changed them for free but wasn't going to said wear and tear at 2 years old receipt says 3 years waranty not 3 years or x amount cycles so point is just buy run of mill ones pointless buying expensive ones if going worm out waranty so have new ones now but no waranty or until November anyway   More ...
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    • Tom1
      Tom1
      Katmax. I don't like being contrary at all.
      I just share my honest experiences and opinions and if they differ or agree with others, so be it.
      TheKatmax. I don't like being contrary at all.
      I just share my honest experiences and opinions and if they differ or agree with others, so be it.
      The only batteries I have ever had that have failed have been specific lesiure batteries.
      I have never had a problem with car or truck batteries.
      To me the word 'lesuire' is just an excuse to double the price, same as 'marine' is with boat stuff.
      Just avoid lithium batteries all of you please!!         More ...
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    • Millie
      Millie
      Trying flog me some them Tom with ten year waranty I laugh at him said not way pay that as they wont make ten years was going on about x amountTrying flog me some them Tom with ten year waranty I laugh at him said not way pay that as they wont make ten years was going on about x amount cycles like said define a cycle how many mine actually done they couldn't answer me agree marine and lesuire triple price car battery fails even on last day waranty I always changed them no quibble waranty is what it say on paper you give not start trying get out it like that had threaten them with trading standards to get it sorted that was alpha batteries supposed to be really good disappointed really least got some new ones next time just buy cheapest I can find just bin them when worn out   More ...
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    • Tom1
      Tom1
      Well the reason I don't like lithium batteries is because if they catch fire, it can't be put out!
      Look at all the electric cars on fire and burnedWell the reason I don't like lithium batteries is because if they catch fire, it can't be put out!
      Look at all the electric cars on fire and burned out on the internet. The lithium fires can't be put out and it has to burn the vehicle to the ground.
      Also I read somewhere that the way of charging is different in someway (I can't remember the exact details on this Sunday morning) So to get the best life out of a lithium battery you need to modify the vehicle too.
      Not really what I want in my motorhome simply because of the fire risk.        More ...
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    • Millie
      Millie
      Correct Tom never thought of fire side yes you have change chargers they need higher current I beleive
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    • NEILMAC
      NEILMAC
      Bit of a long read here on leisure batteries. I didn't read it all because I find battery technology soooo boring  http://www.aandncaravanservices.coBit of a long read here on leisure batteries. I didn't read it all because I find battery technology soooo boring  http://www.aandncaravanservices.co.uk/battery-technology.php  More ...
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    • Millie
      Millie
      Interesting read that Neil mine kept dropping below 12.1 regular while I was away new they was shot at there deep cycle ones possibly not chargingInteresting read that Neil mine kept dropping below 12.1 regular while I was away new they was shot at there deep cycle ones possibly not charging up quick enough alpha batteries people I bought off they recommended them batteries clearly not good enough for the van did work well for some time have keep topping them up regular really first 12 months wasnt so bad   More ...
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