Gel batteries vs Standard SLA

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S Clark

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Gel batteries vs Standard SLA
« on: 21 Jan 2023, 03:04 pm »
Danny,
I know you like your big Power Sonic batteries, but I'm curious if you've tried gel batteries.  Their longer life is attractive.

Danny Richie

Re: Gel batteries vs Standard SLA
« Reply #1 on: 21 Jan 2023, 08:17 pm »
My old Power Sonics lasted a little over 8 years.

I replaced them with a similar battery from our local golf cart shop. It was their private label house brand model. So far so good.

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Re: Gel batteries vs Standard SLA
« Reply #2 on: 22 Jan 2023, 12:32 am »
8 years?? :o  Ok, I'm impressed.  My smaller batteries are good for 3-4.   

brj

Re: Gel batteries vs Standard SLA
« Reply #3 on: 22 Jan 2023, 09:43 pm »
I can't speak to the gel batteries, but like Danny, my own Powersonic PS-121000U also lasted 8 years - Jan/2014 to Jan/2022.  (I have 5 devices on it, split between 5V, 7.5V, 9V, and 12V, but I suspect the total current draw is pretty low.)  I wonder if it might have gone longer if I'd been better about running the reconditioning cycle on the CTEK 7002 charger occasionally.  I replaced that battery with the exact same model and now have a reminder on my phone to run the recondition cycle every 6 months.

Danny Richie

Re: Gel batteries vs Standard SLA
« Reply #4 on: 25 Jan 2023, 12:06 am »
Another key is to never discharge them to below about 12.5 volts.