Chris_Robb
Well-known member
I have just purchased a very expensive replacement for my 220AH domestic batteries, and replaced with the exact same battery. My Instinct was to follow Charles Sterlings advice and get the cheapest Lead acid available. - Well I didn't because it meant rebuilding the battery box.
Anyway - I have the battery on board, and it won't start the engine, so check resting voltage - 12.45V. So I charge using a generator and Mr Sterlings 70amp charger for 2 hours, then motor sail for 3 hours - and guest what - resting voltage is only 12.6 volts. The alternator only gets the voltage to 13.45V as opposed to the engine batteries which reach 14.2V. So clearly something is wrong. Fridge wont work, lights go dim whenever the freshwater pump cycles, etc.
This morning I rang Elecsol for help. I am told that the battery at 12.45 V is 80% charged. I disput this with figures from the 12volt bible. - he is most unhelpful, and refuses to accept that there may be a problem with the battery. He will not even suggest what steps I should take to confirm or solve the problem.
Anyone else have a similar experience with them?
Anyway - I have the battery on board, and it won't start the engine, so check resting voltage - 12.45V. So I charge using a generator and Mr Sterlings 70amp charger for 2 hours, then motor sail for 3 hours - and guest what - resting voltage is only 12.6 volts. The alternator only gets the voltage to 13.45V as opposed to the engine batteries which reach 14.2V. So clearly something is wrong. Fridge wont work, lights go dim whenever the freshwater pump cycles, etc.
This morning I rang Elecsol for help. I am told that the battery at 12.45 V is 80% charged. I disput this with figures from the 12volt bible. - he is most unhelpful, and refuses to accept that there may be a problem with the battery. He will not even suggest what steps I should take to confirm or solve the problem.
Anyone else have a similar experience with them?