Topic: Storage battery quality

Storage battery quality 

I am interested to know of opinions regarding the various 'quality' and therefore / price differences in the Valve regulated and gel varieties of storage batteries about. I am going down the low mantenance route due to our lifestyle and lack of hours to devote to attention to the water levels etc. We have a number of options includeing BAE Secura PVV series and Enersys Supersafe, and the ?exide / Absolyte AGM. All seem to feature with good recommendation but it is difficult to be sure. Any recommendations?

Re: Storage battery quality 

Have you already been using a battery based system?
I too checked out the agm , but in the end went to the flooded type, Cheaper and more forgiving for over voltages , also the use of a hydrometer gives a very good idea of the batt state of charge.
I got some Surette batts , monitoring my water use I Can go 10 weeks before topping up water so not to arduous . Good luck with your investigations, it is quite mind boggling with all the different opinions and options.
Regards
Peter

Re: Storage battery quality 

No experience for a proposed large bank, only a small 2x12V, 2 panel system. With level of expenditure on a 48V system (the price of a modest new car!), it is surprising that the level of comparison and other data that is lacking.

Re: Storage battery quality 

I think your on the right track going 48 volts for a large system.
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