Looking for a Deep Cycle AGM battery

[Ranga]

I'm after a 120AH battery. Best price I've seen is $315 for a Ritar brand from Springers.

Anyone know of a better deal in Brisbane?

This is to run a pond pump and will be charged with a 80W solar panel. If anyone has suggestions for another type of battery, please let me know.

[d2dave]

What is the current draw of this pump?

Dave.

[Ranga]

35W

[d2dave]

Is the pump going to be running after dark or just during the day?

Dave.

[bee utey]

Ebay. Lots of ex UPS batteries on there, take your pick.

[DEFENDERZOOK]

how much life could there be left in a ups battery that has been sitting on a float charge for the last 5 years.....?

ive been looking at these myself but have been too scared to spend the dollars and only have it last less than a year or so......

anyone have any experience with these......?

[Africampers]

I've recently purchased 2 X 120ah Fullriver AGM deep cycle batteries on Ebay - made in the USA with 2 year warranty - very high quality and fast delivery. I have no connections with the company - but its a good product and will gladly support them again.
Anton Africampers

[bee utey]

how much life could there be left in a ups battery that has been sitting on a float charge for the last 5 years.....?

ive been looking at these myself but have been too scared to spend the dollars and only have it last less than a year or so......

anyone have any experience with these......?

i bought a set of six 2V 275AH cells last year and they are going great. Most commercial UPS batteries get turfed way before their use-by date as 100% reliability is important. Yes there are risks but that is the way the cookie crumbles.

[drivesafe]

Hi Ranga, why the specific need for an AGM?

[Ranga]

Hi Ranga, why the specific need for an AGM?

I guess it doesn't really have to be AGM - I'm just after something that's reliable, and can handle running a 35W pump for 15 minutes every hour, 24 hours a day, and occasionally a few days with the solar panel.