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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-05-2017, 06:31
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Please show me anywhere anyone stated a battery cannot explode?

Can't do it?

Didn't think so.

Thanks for the photo. Demonstrates just how dangerous a battery can be.

Short circuit any...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-05-2017, 20:32
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Thank you for your service.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-05-2017, 07:11
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Ahem, the OP requested...

"Also, what are the pros and cons of this approach?"

After this was answered the thread developed into a debate of differing opinions over the finer points.

So...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-05-2017, 06:52
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Agreed. We use the digital voltage reading on our 4 x 12 Vdc FLA house bank. That's all.

With just a little experience, and ensuring readings are taken when they represent true status.

I take...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-05-2017, 04:57
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Or passionate about helping boaters improve their electrical systems
and boating experience in general.

(I noticed that you have over 3000 posts beside your name. Hey Pot....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-05-2017, 06:01
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

To anyone still following this thread.

Marine battery manufactures may make various battery models.

"Starting" batteries are designed to produce short duration high cranking amps for turning...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 17:33
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

What is the matter with you? There is distinction by your bogus definition.
There is simply various levels of quality. High quality at any cost may be important to some, where lower cost at lesser...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 15:10
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Gimme a break.

You pick some arbitrary numbers out of thin air to make up your personal definition and if everyone doesn't comply they're deceptive or fraudulent?

Just who do you think you are?...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 11:19
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Here's a link to the same vendor for group 31s that should provide similar performance.

https://www.samsclub.com/sams/duracell-marine-battery-group-size-29hm/prod3590216.ip?searchTerm=347589
...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 10:18
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Prolly 2 x Grp 31's if you looked hard enough. I know a guy that declared he just bought 4 for C$85 each (~US$65).
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 10:08
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

This interpretation is false in so many ways.

I and other knowledgeable posters in that thread advised a person who seemed to have little marine electrical system knowledge, and purchased what...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 09:30
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Please advise how you have drawn this conclusion?

On what basis have you determined that these batteries were not managed with the utmost care?

I consider my experience to be based on "average"...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 07:50
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Thank you for your valuable contribution to this thread.

This is a perfect example why we cannot trust "Dock Speak".

We have no idea of the basis on which a person draws a conclusion.
...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-05-2017, 07:31
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

There are "Deep Cycle" batteries of various quality and expected life span.

"True Deep Cycle" is just a term someone dreamed up, that has no definition, it's just BS.

If the manufacturer labels...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-05-2017, 18:56
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Egg sacked lee. ;-)
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-05-2017, 12:17
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

I agree in a lot of cases, but in almost every case of someone declaring their newest 6 Vdc batteries have lasted significantly longer than the 12 Vdc batteries replaced, with only a couple of...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-05-2017, 08:33
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Again 6 Vdc FLA batteries were invented about 150 year ago. They were originally used as auto and farm machinery starting batteries. When golf cars were first invented, these batteries tended to be...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-05-2017, 07:06
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Thanks for posting the link. Excellent primer on battery degradation cause and effect. Unclear how the specific numbers correlate to marine batteries in marine applications, if at all. For example...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-05-2017, 05:42
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Don't be ridiculous. As I stated, on average, cheap
12 Vdc FLA last about as long as cheap 6Vdc. Nobody is getting ripped off, if
the bank costs 1/4 of higher quality batteries that last 4-6 years...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-05-2017, 14:25
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Fully aware, been discussed in this thread ad infinitum. Exactly my point, artificial numbers produce artificial results. 2x6 Vdc batteries have twice the number of terminal connections and twice the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-05-2017, 08:11
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

IMHO, this post is total BS.

Please cite your references indicating the chances of a battery cell short is 1 in 500.

Artificial numbers produce artificial outcomes.

I absolutely concur...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-05-2017, 14:39
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Now wait just a minute. I've been responding to those who feel 12 Vdc batteries in parallel is patently unsafe, and certainly not suitable for the middle of the ocean.

Certainly those people...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-05-2017, 18:40
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Is that so? Where do you live?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-05-2017, 09:28
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

So now 4 times the money for 2Vdc batteries alone, for around twice the life expectancy.

And of course, all of the other hassles and costly additions previously posted.

This is better value,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-05-2017, 09:25
Replies: 398
Views: 36,853
Posted By ramblinrod
Re: Wiring In Series (pro vs con)

Deka 8D, 12 Vdc @ 245 A-hrs.

But in my opinion, though a bit more expensive (2 x $112.50 = $225), 2 x 12 Vdc Grp 31 DCs is a wiser solution, for lower unit weight and easy handling, and inherent...
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