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Battery q. Gel vs Acid.

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Pablo-UA, Aug 12, 2012.

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  1. Aug 12, 2012 #1
    Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    It is time to change batteries now. So I got a choise - Gel ore Acid. People say gel batts are beter, but they wont working at below zere temperatures so what about idea to mix two acid and two gel in one box?
     
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  3. Aug 12, 2012 #2
    Hardlyevr

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    The gel batteries have a different charging rate and profile than a regular acid battery and mixing them in the same box would probably make for an uneven load, which would then probably wear out one or the other type of battery. Kind of like putting in one new battery in the set, instead of replacing them all.
     
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  4. Aug 14, 2012 #3
    Pablo-UA

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    Yep, I understand) thanx for info)
     
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  5. Aug 14, 2012 #4
    V8Lenny

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    AGM is the way to go. Works in hot and cold.
     
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  7. Aug 14, 2012 #5
    Pablo-UA

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    AGM.... too expencive. Seems to me I'll stay with acid. The problem of acid that there are no really maintanace free batts. Anyway driver has to add distiled water, especially when it is hot and many drivers do it when they have to find someone to help with jump start and it is usually in winter when it is late to do it, batteries are bad..... Gel needs less attention.
     
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  8. Aug 14, 2012 #6
    Markvfl

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    It sounds like you made up your mind.
     
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  9. Aug 14, 2012 #7
    Pablo-UA

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    I have an idea to add box with two batteries for cab and sleeper only. I wanna separate them from other truck with big relay (200A from aircraft). Relay is closed when engine is running (I wanna use alternator D+ output). All sleeper systems would be powered with additional batteries (light, TV, radio, auxially heater, electric A/C and invertor). It is a good alternative apu.....
     
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  10. Aug 14, 2012 #8
    daf105paccar

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    Pablo,i use plain rain water in batteries.(not tap because off chalk)
    My batteries last more then 5 y and i do only short regional(starting the engine 30 to 50 times per day)
     
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  11. Aug 16, 2012 #9
    GP1500SC

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    Something that often gets over looked is the battery connections that will hurt a battery in series as much as anything, by over charging a battery and cooking it.
    keep them clean and it will help them live longer.
     
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  12. Aug 16, 2012 #10
    Pablo-UA

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    OMG, Truck is back and what do I see? Lost nuts and only one battery connected!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep, truck starts with one battery!
     
    Pablo-UA, Aug 16, 2012
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