Posted by Larry EC-OH on October 30, 2013 at 13:12:09 from (198.30.209.70):
In Reply to: battery info posted by 37Chief on October 30, 2013 at 12:24:29:
Well here's what you should look for: When it's time to buy a new lead-acid car battery, there are four key criteria to consider:
Age: You don't want to buy a car battery manufactured more than six months ago. The manufacture date will often be on the battery, in code. The letter indicates the month (A = January, B=February, etc.) and the number indicates the year (9 = 2009, 10=2010, etc.). Group size: The group size describes the battery's dimensions and terminal orientation. It should match the size of your old battery. Cold cranking amps (CCA): CCA measures the amperage a battery produces at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) within 30 seconds. The higher the CCA number, the better the battery will start in the cold. Don't confuse this with the cranking amp (CA) number, which is a less accurate figure. Reserve capacity: Perhaps the single most important criterion, the reserve capacity lets you know how long the battery will run if the car's alternator dies. It's measured by checking the amount of time in minutes a car battery can hit 25 amps while maintaining a steady voltage of at least 10.5 volts.
The main difference between a deep discharge battery is that they are designed to be discharged down to 20%. "Normal" starter batteries are designed to provide a quick, discharge for starting, then be recharged.
Personally, I don't think the deep discharge batteries are a good fit for what you want to use it for.
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