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Jean-Luc

Hi Scotsman, have a read of this

teemyob

Interesting reading!

I had never given Traction or Semi-Traction batteries a thought!

Who is the Salesman and Author?

Trev.

peedee

I'd go for wet every time for the reasons already stated In my experience they also die gracefully. You usually become aware, as you have, that they are not performing but a gel battery when it fails will just leave you dead and without any power.

peedee

mangothemadmonk · NW Rally Co-ordinator

I have two 85amp gels on-board. I have been considering up-grading to 110s as we do a lot of wilding.

As I understand it Gels never need to be tested as they are sealed.

The probs I would have is that my batts are under the driver and passenger seats and require lifting these off (hernia time) to test if I had wet batteries.

How often do "wet" battery owners test the electrolyte in their wet batteries (or is it how long is a piece of string). I have an 85w solar panel and usually leave the MH plugged in but on a timer to come on at night in the winter when at home parked up.

Johnny F

maddie

Hi I used to check mine every few mths but now only once or twice a year as yet never needed to top up,but that could be down to 3 stage charger ? which is (I am sure)kinder.I used to top up starter batt once a yr when charged with normal booster type but now 3 stage from aldi/netto and that has not been topped up either Laughing

( normal wets )
terry
edit forgot to say on charge 80% of time on drive

oldenstar

Just this minute returned from Van Bitz where, amongst other things, I had a 125A Elecsol Battery fitted, at a cost of £104.68 plus VAT.

Apart from the capacity advantage this battery weighs 28.5kg, is 344 x 172 x 235mm, so is relatively light and small for its size. (Happen to have the blurb here)

It is supposed to complete over 1000 deep discharge cycles, and, money where its mouth is, is guaranteed for 5 years.

BTW can only concur with other comments re Van Bitz-they are efficient, pleasant, and yes, the free drinks go down well. Only disadvantage is that it is linked with spending money.

HTH
Paul

JockandRita

Hi all,

I am a bit of an "Elecsol" fan.

mangothemadmonk · NW Rally Co-ordinator

Do Elecsol batteries need checking or are they sealed? Do they need venting?

Cheers.

Johnny F

DABurleigh

They are wet and should be vented. Whether you charge them to gas, use electrolyte and thereby need maintenance is quite independent; I don't.

Dave

oldenstar