Tom.B
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- Joined
- Jul 30, 2009
- Messages
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- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Skinny Dippin'
- Vessel Make
- Navigator 4200 Classic
Hey y'all,
I have a quick couple of questions about my batteries.
About three years ago now, I completely overhauled the battery system on Skinny Dippin' and used eight of your standard-issue Johnson Controls 6V - 220AH golf cart batteries. Since then, because of a myriad of reasons, we really haven't used the bank (and the boat for that matter) for its intended purpose and she has stayed plugged into shore power 95% on the time. When I did the overhaul, I used a Sterling 60A smart charger that does have float capabilities. After three years, what can I expect the condition of the batteries to be? Would it make sense to consider replacing them? Moreover, would a 24hr resting voltage test give me an idea of their life expectancy? If not, is there a test I could use?
Thanks.
I have a quick couple of questions about my batteries.
About three years ago now, I completely overhauled the battery system on Skinny Dippin' and used eight of your standard-issue Johnson Controls 6V - 220AH golf cart batteries. Since then, because of a myriad of reasons, we really haven't used the bank (and the boat for that matter) for its intended purpose and she has stayed plugged into shore power 95% on the time. When I did the overhaul, I used a Sterling 60A smart charger that does have float capabilities. After three years, what can I expect the condition of the batteries to be? Would it make sense to consider replacing them? Moreover, would a 24hr resting voltage test give me an idea of their life expectancy? If not, is there a test I could use?
Thanks.