Ftbinc
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- Kadey Krogan\Manatee
Hi all - thanks in advance since I'm sure this has been answered before, but my forum search skills are lacking....
My batteries are toast. Currently I have two banks:
- starting battery is 1 8D
- House bank is 2 8Ds
I want to replace the house batteries with 4 GC2s and the starting battery with??? which is the questions. Currently I have a Volvo TMD31a motor that starts easily (I hope I did not just jinx myself) I want something I can manage that would be used for just starting the motor. I am not sure on what the CCA requirement is on the volvo - would a group 31 (flooded) battery work?
so... please - anyone know what I should use as a starting battery (That one person can move around to service and replace in the future)
AND where are good locations to locate the batteries?
It is my plan to rebuild the battery boxes to house the new battery configuration. I will include a way for the boxes to "slide" out for easy access to check and water. Currently access requires a contortionist... Has anyone built a sliding battery box? (The boxes would be secured in normal operation) I am open to ideas -
Thanks
Paul
KK Manatee "Oma"
My batteries are toast. Currently I have two banks:
- starting battery is 1 8D
- House bank is 2 8Ds
I want to replace the house batteries with 4 GC2s and the starting battery with??? which is the questions. Currently I have a Volvo TMD31a motor that starts easily (I hope I did not just jinx myself) I want something I can manage that would be used for just starting the motor. I am not sure on what the CCA requirement is on the volvo - would a group 31 (flooded) battery work?
so... please - anyone know what I should use as a starting battery (That one person can move around to service and replace in the future)
AND where are good locations to locate the batteries?
It is my plan to rebuild the battery boxes to house the new battery configuration. I will include a way for the boxes to "slide" out for easy access to check and water. Currently access requires a contortionist... Has anyone built a sliding battery box? (The boxes would be secured in normal operation) I am open to ideas -
Thanks
Paul
KK Manatee "Oma"