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hitanktank
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# Posted: 3 Feb 2013 19:40
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What is the diff between these 2 batteries other than amp hours, and which would be a better purchase--I am buying 2 6 volt deep cycle batteries>
Trojan Battery T105 > 6 volt 225 Amp Hour Flooded Battery $168.95
UBGC 6 Volt 200AH Sealed Lead Golf Cart Battery same price pretty much
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darz5150
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# Posted: 3 Feb 2013 21:17
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I believe that the flooded batteries are a bit more forgiving when it comes to charging etc. The sealed batteries can be used in any position and won't leak, but I have heard they are easier to damage than the flooded ones.
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MtnDon
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# Posted: 4 Feb 2013 15:04
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Quoting: darz5150 I believe that the flooded batteries are a bit more forgiving
Not just a "little" more forgiving.... Overcharging a sealed battery will cause water loss that can not be replaced. Period!
Add to that IF the sealed battery in question is a Gel Cell and not an AGM, that battery will almost certainly have a different charge requirement that the flooded battery. That can also be the case with some AGM types.
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SE Ohio
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# Posted: 4 Feb 2013 15:14
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And don't forget that flooded batteries outgas explosive vapors during charging, where some of the gel-type are alleged not to be an explosion hazard (yet some of the later still have vents). I'd want good venting to the outdoors for either variety.
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creeky
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# Posted: 15 Feb 2013 14:38
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Flooded cell seem to be the standard for solar/off grid applications due to their ease of maintenance. but both batteries are 60 lbs +- and have equivalent amp hour capacity.
how are you charging them? if you use a good solar controller you shouldn't need to worry about overcharging.
personally I went flooded cell
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Moving Pictures
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# Posted: 16 Feb 2013 17:54
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the FLAs are a much better choice. They will last longer, can be equalized, maintained, etc.
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