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Originally Posted by Signal1
They are on the D2au site - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/d2au/p...63642/pic/list
Not sure if you need to be a member of the group to see them. Tonight, I'll move them across to my AULRO Gallery and add a few extras of the wiring done.
I've uploaded some more photos. The install isn't complete. I still have to mount the relays and wire up my reverse light. I have five thin gauge wire taped up into a type of loom running from the fuse box under the rear door plate behind the left bin and up to the centre console to auxillary switches. This allows me to switch things on a off whilst driving i.e. amp, fridge etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tombie2
Message - AULRO Photo Gallery
I have not seen anyone on this thread mention AGM or gel matt batteries.
They have an advantage that they can be mounted in any direction - upside down - on their end or flat or anywhere inbetween. So are much easier to fit in awkward spaces. And they come in a variety of shapes - much more than conventional vehicle batteries.
They are tolerant of vibration.
And electrically they have massave advantages. It takes less power to charge them ( ie more efficient when charging), they store more power (abt 20 to 25% more for the same size cf a conventional battery) and hence deliver more power. They also hold their charge for much longer than conventional batteries. They work very well with solar panels - need a much smaller panel to charge them simply because the battery is much more efficient.
And expected life if charged correctly is 8 to 10 yrs.
I have had one as a second battery - set up 'loose' under the rear seat of a defender where it charges whenever the vehicle runs but can be removed easily for other uses away from the vehicle. I would never go back to a conventional battery again.
alanw
This thread was started after following a number of other threads on various battery types - this thread was initially set up just talk about my particular circumstances and battery preferences.
Do a search as you will find heaps of threads on the advantages and disadvantages of the various types.
Garry
:unsure: Sorry for the hijack Garry.
Not at all - is all good stuff - I got what I was after early in the piece and the following stuff has been of great value. Was just wanting to highlight that there are some really good threads on various batteries and that is why the ones he mentioned had not been discussed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Signal1
For me a AGM was just too much hassle to manage (nurse) and people have been having problems. I have decided to go a single 105Ah Super Charge Allrounder which will recharge slowly on my standard charger (albeit slowly) when home and will recharge reasonably quickly on my alternator. It also has a 750 cca if I need that in an emergency. Later if this battery works out I will be in a better position to either get another to match it or go a different system altogether. If I get the same battery I will put in in parallel and run both together. I am going to Jaycar to get a digital voltmeter this afternoon and will print off the chart Drivesafe put up and stick it next to the batteries.
All aspects of this thread has been of great value to me and I hope to others too.
Garry
Hi alanw, Signal1’s Orbital batteries are not only AGMs, they are genuine Automotive grade AGMs.Quote:
Originally Posted by alanw
Most AGMs in RV use are NOT automotive grade and contrary to your post, these non automotive AGMs are not as robust as the standard type batteries that garrycol is already using.
Most AGMs will not tolerate as much heat, vibration, over voltage or over current charging that garrycol’s battery will take.
There are only a few AGM batteries that are direct replacements for garrycol’s battery and they are Exide Orbital, Odyssey and Optima, but ALL of these are much MUCH dearer.
And you have also posted some pretty exaggerated advantages about AGMs.
So I’d say garry was on the right track.
One point of caution, NO AGM battery should ever be mounted upside down. All AGM batteries have vents around the top edge, fitting them on their side or ends still leaves a vent in a safe position.
Mounting them upside down means all vents are blocked and you now have a ticking bomb on your hands.