Starting battery for genset.

[Andy G]

Have found two sets of batteries, a single engine (with anchor and towing insurance not yet required), as well as a steel hull, to be sufficient.

Well yes, until they are not sufficient, you are absolutely right. If those batteries fail then the separate back system would be sufficient and if they fail, then the Art, triple back up system would be absolutely right.

If that fails, then you could consider yourself extremely unlucky or inept.

It all depends how far down the back up line you feel you need to go.

 

[Blue Heron]

Went with a group 24 in 650 CCA at 80 hours from West Marine. They were cheaper then Wally World and oreilly's.

Thanks for the inputs. The genset fired right up.

 

[Bay Pelican]

Battery box two big. If you are putting a smaller battery in a battery box give some thought to filling the extra space in a way that does not further insulate the battery. Leave room for air to circulate around the battery as much as possible. One inch strips of wood can hold the battery in place while still allowing air to reach the sides of the battery.

I actually tested one of my batteries both ways and noted a temperature increase when I did not leave a space for air.

Marty

 

[FF]

CCA are not measured in hours.

The 20 hour rate is the std for most non starting batts.

>Went with a group 24 in 650 CCA at 80 hours from West Marine.<


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[Blue Heron]

CCA are not measured in hours.

The 20 hour rate is the std for most non starting batts.

>Went with a group 24 in 650 CCA at 80 hours from West Marine.<

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I never said they were.

650 CCA.

80Ah

12 volt Starting.

Should have clarified it.