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spencerin
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# Posted: 3 Jan 2015 04:21pm
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During my search for suitable replacements for solar array batteries, I came across this chart that compares brands and models of marine batteries. The prices are outdated, but the rest of the chart is likely accurate based on a few spot checks.
Link opens a *.pdf from Trojan's website.
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Just
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# Posted: 3 Jan 2015 07:37pm
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A good read thanks !!
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Just
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# Posted: 3 Jan 2015 08:00pm
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I have a Walmart Everstart max 29 deepcell , its my second one
first one lasted 6 years and i was happy with that so i bought another . good luck with the hunt
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groingo
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# Posted: 3 Jan 2015 09:28pm
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Yep, I always go to Trojan for the straight poop!
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spencerin
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# Posted: 4 Jan 2015 01:06pm - Edited by: spencerin
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Just,
I'm considering the Maxx 29. What type of solar setup do you have, how hard do you use the battery, how many do you have, and do you keep it outdoors?
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Just
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# Posted: 4 Jan 2015 02:56pm
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just one max 29 payed 105$ Canadian + TAX AND TRADE IN
Usually just lights [4 led's] and a small tv 6 hours a week .sometimes a bit of vacuuming ,and a small flow jet pump for the rainwater barrel, and a fan .' so not much "
60 watts of panel,, .small charge controller ,200 watt inverter. ,battery is indoors in a vented compartment ,
Meets my needs and more,...
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spencerin
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# Posted: 4 Jan 2015 09:03pm
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Do you keep it heated at all?
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Just
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# Posted: 4 Jan 2015 09:20pm
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wood stove only once a week on its own most of the time . gets cold in Canada
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ClimberKev
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# Posted: 5 Jan 2015 04:56pm
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I used 7 Everstart 27DC6 batteries for 8 years in my system. I switched them out for the same ones about a year ago. Two of the batteries still held a pretty good charge and I was able to keep them for back-up. I keep them stored in an unheated tool shed and have no problems.
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Tyler Danann
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# Posted: 17 Jan 2015 08:27am - Edited by: Tyler Danann
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I got one Trojan Deep Cell battery. Weighs a lot but lasts for ages. 115 AH I think.
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