Batteries.. which one..?

[Just smiffy]

I’m going to order my new batteries in the next day or so…..

I decided not to go lithium as a couple of normals will last me quite a while.
I’m not really restricted on space and will get two of the same batteries with room for a third if needed.

What I’ve looked at and I quite like the exide es950 gel as they will fit nicely.

Or what would you suggest….?

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

Best check that whatever you choose will run your hair dryer

 

[bobandjanie]

Still happy with our Exide G80 gel Garry, fitted early April 2018, didn't you buy the same for the hymer. Bob.

 

[Just smiffy]

Still happy with our Exide G80 gel Garry, fitted early April 2018, didn't you buy the same for the hymer. Bob.

I bought the Varta lfd 90 (I think) but I never got to use really before I sold the van…

I’m only getting a 1000w inverter as it’ll only power bike battery and remosker at most….

 

[Lenny HB]

Looks like you will only be using the inverter at half power or less so two batteries will be fine.

I like Gel batteries they give a very long life and have a larger amount of useable power as you can discharge to 20% and still have a long life. The downside is they take longer to fully charge but are more tolerant of not being fully charged.

If you go for the EFB they won't last as long as Gels but are better for high current use and will charge quicker but best not discharged below 50%.

The difference in charging is when they get to 80% the EFB will only need an hour or two of the absorption phase where as the Gel will need 4 to 8 hours. In both cases the Absorption time depends on how discharged they are and my figures are for a low battery so in practice not as long.

The Varta is the replacement for the LFD and appears to be good, if you go for the Exide check the date of manufacture as they are not that popular and often on the shelf a long time.

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[bobandjanie]

We have a 600w Stirling inverter charging both bike batteries from flat gives the batteries what for, if its sunny they soon recover, it's not we do one when we get back and the other in the morning I think our remoska is 400w.

 

[Just smiffy]

Looks like you will only be using the inverter at half power or less so two batteries will be fine.

I like Gel batteries they give a very long life and have a larger amount of useable power as you can discharge to 20% and still have a long life. The downside is they take longer to fully charge but are more tolerant of not being fully charged.

If you go for the EFB they won't last as long as Gels but are better for high current use and will charge quicker but best not discharged below 50%.

The difference in charging is when they get to 80% the EFB will only need an hour or two of the absorption phase where as the Gel will need 4 to 8 hours. In both cases the Absorption time depends on how discharged they are and my figures are for a low battery so in practice not as long.

The Varta is the replacement for the LFD and appears to be good, if you go for the Exide check the date of manufacture as they are not that popular and often on the shelf a long time.

Hi Lenny,

I’m thinking of buying these… what do you all think..?

Renogy 20A30A40A60A100A MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rover Li w/Bluetooth Module | eBay

Renogy 30W 50W 100W 175W 200W 320W 640W Solar Panel 12V Mono Off Grid RV Caravan. Capable of automatically detecting 12V/24V systems, this crucial system component can also handle various battery options such as GEL and Lithium.

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I’m probably looking at around 300+ of solar on the roof

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[Lenny HB]

Hi Lenny,

I’m thinking of buying these… what do you all think..?

Renogy 20A30A40A60A100A MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rover Li w/Bluetooth Module | eBay

Renogy 30W 50W 100W 175W 200W 320W 640W Solar Panel 12V Mono Off Grid RV Caravan. Capable of automatically detecting 12V/24V systems, this crucial system component can also handle various battery options such as GEL and Lithium.

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I’m probably looking at around 300+ of solar on the roof

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Renogy 1000W / 2000W / 3000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter 12V DC 240V AC with ATS. The perfect addition to any off-grid system, whether for a caravan or a cabin, the Renogy 1000W / 2000W / 3000W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter acts as a DC to AC converter that allows you to power your household appliances.

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For the solar regulator I would spend a bit more on a Votronic or Victron, The Votronic MPP range are good and have a 1 amp output for the starter battery. If there is any chance you might change to Lithium I would go for a Victron.

The inverter will be fine for your use I've seen a few mixed reviews on them but support appears to be good and they are quite cheap so a better option than a lot of the cheap Chinese stuff.

 

[Just smiffy]

For the solar regulator I would spend a bit more on a Votronic or Victron, The Votronic MPP range are good and have a 1 amp output for the starter battery. If there is any chance you might change to Lithium I would go for a Victron.

The inverter will be fine for your use I've seen a few mixed reviews on them but support appears to be good and they are quite cheap so a better option than a lot of the cheap Chinese stuff.

I knew you would talk me into a more expensive victron or votronic the renogy fairs well against others with Will Prowse and I do have a victron 100/30 Bluetooth saved on my list but it’s another £80 squidlys that I could spend on fuse breakers and wiring…
But I’m not gonna have you say “I told ya so” when it might go tits up…

So it looks like the vicron for sure if you wannna make a donation..

 

[Lenny HB]

I knew you would talk me into a more expensive victron or votronic the renogy fairs well against others with Will Prowse and I do have a victron 100/30 Bluetooth saved on my list but it’s another £80 squidlys that I could spend on fuse breakers and wiring…
But I’m not gonna have you say “I told ya so” when it might go tits up…

So it looks like the vicron for sure if you wannna make a donation..

I like Will Prowse but he lives in Las Vegas so he is always going to get good results with solar. He compared a load of PWR regulators with MPPT ones and found hardly any difference. The MPPT regulators work far better on this side of the pond, the difference is quite noticeable.

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[Just smiffy]

I’m going to order my new batteries in the next day or so…..

I decided not to go lithium as a couple of normals will last me quite a while.
I’m not really restricted on space and will get two of the same batteries with room for a third if needed.

What I’ve looked at and I quite like the exide es950 gel as they will fit nicely.

Or what would you suggest….?

ES900 Exide G80 Marine Leisure Equipment GEL Battery 80Ah

ES900 Exide Marine & Leisure Equipment GEL Battery Exide are one of the leading battery companies in the world and have been delivering quality in the sector for more than 130 years! Exide has introduced its next generation of car/light vehicle batteries. The range is developed in Exide’s...

www.tayna.co.uk

ES950 Exide G85 Marine Leisure Equipment GEL Battery 85Ah

ES950 Exide Marine & Leisure Equipment GEL Battery Exide are one of the leading battery companies in the world and have been delivering quality in the sector for more than 130 years! Exide has introduced its next generation of car/light vehicle batteries. The range is developed in Exide’s...

www.tayna.co.uk

LED95 Varta Professional Dual Purpose EFB Leisure Battery 95Ah (930095085)

LED95 VARTA Professional Dual Purpose EFB Leisure Battery <i>Innovation with Purpose, Premium Experience, Powerful History</i> VARTA was founded in 1887 Germany, and was established fully in 1904 by delivering the first electric vehicle battery, famously driven by Thomas Edison. Soon after...

www.tayna.co.uk

Exide EZ850 Marine Leisure DUAL EFB Battery

EZ850 Exide Marine & Leisure DUAL Battery Exide are one of the leading battery companies in the world and have been delivering quality in the sector for more than 130 years! Exide has introduced its next generation of car/light vehicle batteries. The range is developed in Exide’s original...

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Any one else have any recommendations…?

Before I buy tomorrow….

 

[gus-lopez]

I'm with Lenny, whatever he said.

 

[shawn&emma]

I had three Varta LFD that were heavily used for best part of 4 years, 1 year of that full time running a 240v fridge through an inverter. Started not holding charge so well last few months so as we were coming away on a trip replaced them with their newer model December 22. Used Varta for other vehicles as starter batteries and been more than happy with them.

 

[Silver-Fox]

Votronic MPP Controller.

I’ve heard and read good things about Vartar batteries.

HTH

 

[rosalan]

Lenny is the man but if looking for wet batteries, a talk by 3M,s and Dave Newell in Peterborough concluded one of the best ways to choose a battery is by weight. the thicker and therefore heavier the plates the longer the life of the battery. being a skinflint I have an AGM leisure battery but would have gone for Gel, if I did not need to eat.

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[Lenny HB]

Lenny is the man but if looking for wet batteries, a talk by 3M,s and Dave Newell in Peterborough concluded one of the best ways to choose a battery is by weight. the thicker and therefore heavier the plates the longer the life of the battery

Not always true not unknown for some of the cheap batteries to put steel plates in the bottom of the case just to increase the weight.

 

[Jev88]

My 3x Numax 110ah batteries are performing well from Tayna.
But decided I want to try Lithium and awaiting delivery from Fogstar.

 

[Just smiffy]

I can’t find a Varta gel batteries, there either wet agm or EFB or is it me…?

Tried Tayna an battery megastore….

 

[funflair]

If we didn't have Lithium I would have Exide Gel's again, we would be using them differently to how we use the Lithium though, regulator definitely MPPT and Votronic are good but my experience with the brand on Lithium batteries was not good so I have to say Victron with Lithium.

 

[Lenny HB]

I can’t find a Varta gel batteries, there either wet agm or EFB or is it me…?

Tried Tayna an battery megastore….

If you are going for Gels. Exide or Sonnenschine both made in the Sonnenschine factory almost identical.

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[Just smiffy]

I’m going to buy 2 of the exide es950 g58 gels today…

ES950 Exide G85 Marine Leisure Equipment GEL Battery 85Ah

ES950 Exide Marine & Leisure Equipment GEL Battery Exide are one of the leading battery companies in the world and have been delivering quality in the sector for more than 130 years! Exide has introduced its next generation of car/light vehicle batteries. The range is developed in Exide’s...

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[gus-lopez]

Not always true not unknown for some of the cheap batteries to put steel plates in the bottom of the case just to increase the weight.

& the chinese add concrete