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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

12-02-2018, 09:54

Replies: 36

Small dedicated start batter Yanmar SB 12

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Posted By john61ct

Re: Small dedicated start batter Yanmar SB 12

Yes to Odyssey, Enersys pioneered AGM for deep cycle usage back in the day.

Make a fine product, to the point that even their "dual use" batts are excellent for deep cycling.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

11-02-2018, 08:51

Replies: 36

Small dedicated start batter Yanmar SB 12

Views: 3,625

Posted By john61ct

Re: Small dedicated start batter Yanmar SB 12

I agree the new starting-point capacity should be much more than you need if lead, unless you're planning on routinely buying a new one on schedule every 8-18 months.

Or go LFP, a third the size...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

17-01-2018, 00:00

Replies: 36

Small dedicated start batter Yanmar SB 12

Views: 3,625

Posted By john61ct

Re: Small dedicated start batter Yanmar SB 12

The Optimas svck since Enersys sold the brand off to Johnson Controls, definitely not good value anymore.

But of course they will start an engine

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

16-01-2018, 14:31

Replies: 36

Small dedicated start batter Yanmar SB 12

Views: 3,625

Posted By john61ct

Re: Small dedicated start batter Yanmar SB 12

Fact is, cranking an engine is just not a challenge, many ways to go, all will work fine.

Only those looking for "the best" way (for their situation) make the question interesting.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

16-01-2018, 10:15

Replies: 36

Small dedicated start batter Yanmar SB 12

Views: 3,625

Posted By john61ct

Re: Small dedicated start batter Yanmar SB 12

Bingo! Great choice, at the other end of the cost spectrum.

Note this is not designed for deep-cycling, but for high-CCA cranking of smaller engines.

Lifeline and Northstar are also great AGM...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

16-01-2018, 07:33

Replies: 36

Small dedicated start batter Yanmar SB 12

Views: 3,625

Posted By john61ct

Re: Small dedicated start batter Yanmar SB 12

"Smallest possible" and "reliably" are in opposition, unless you have the gear and knowledge to closely monitor declining state of health to eliminate unexpected failure.

Do you *really* need very...

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