Another B O A T moment - batteries kaput ???

[krissteyn]

OK , so, the PO fitted 4 huge Oddyssey gelcel type batteries, and it looks like the next one has has also failed , leaving me with 2 that are not coping ???

I am currently in Corfu , was thin king of possibly popping back to Levkas to find a supplier ? will check on Gouvia tomorrow - but has anybody out there got any recent battery purchases they can share with me

Kris

[NornaBiron]

We had dealings with the Trojan dealer in Athens. Bought our starting batteries from him. Delivered to us in the Argolic Gulf with no problems, prices reasonable.


Jim Roussakis GJ ROUSAKIS SA Tel: +30 210 6622 055 e-mail:*jimr@roussakis.eu

[letsgetsailing3]

Tricky.

I'd check Gouvia for options first, but you KNOW it won't be quick.

Let us know how it works out.

[ranger58sb]

Originally Posted by krissteyn

OK , so, the PO fitted 4 huge Oddyssey gelcel type batteries, and it looks like the next one has has also failed , leaving me with 2 that are not coping ???

I am currently in Corfu , was thin king of possibly popping back to Levkas to find a supplier ? will check on Gouvia tomorrow - but has anybody out there got any recent battery purchases they can share with me

Kris

I don't think Odyssey makes gel cell batteries, only absorbed glass mat (AGM). You might want to check the charger to be sure it's on an AGM (if it has one) or a lead-acid setting, not on the gel setting.

-Chris

[krissteyn]

thanks for replies....

Update :- managed to get 4 x 135 AH acid batteries for 450 , they are italian make - got them from the sparky at the local Volvo dealership.

they fit OK and we are up and running

Ahh yes , not gel , AGM , still have the disadvantage of not being able to see if they have a problem ???

first thing I dis with the new batteries is check the SG.

I think these will be cheaper option and less life than a better battery - but that suits us at present.

Kris - waiting for another BOAT moment ???

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by ranger42c

I don't think Odyssey makes gel cell batteries, only absorbed glass mat (AGM) ... -Chris

ODYSSEY batteries are AGM type.

Constant voltage portable charger parameters:

Standby, per 12V battery 13.5-13.8V no current limit required

Cyclic, per 12V battery (16-hour recharge) 14.4-14.8V no current limit required

Typical deep-cycle life at 25°C/77°F
at a 5-hour rate 400 cycles at 80% DOD

Typical service life at 25°C/77°F Medium to heavy duty usage – 3+ years
Light duty usage – 5+ years

➥ ODYSSEY Batteries - Marine Specifications