Mixing batteries

[PRH]

I am sure the answer is going to be NO but can you mix lead acid and gell batteries? (i.e do I have to replace all three at once to get the benefit of gell)

I know they will be fine when drawing from them but what about the charging system, I've got one of those sterling (I think that's what it's called) charger thingies which I seem to recall has a setting for battery type - I must find that manual...

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[powerskipper]

Sorry can;t help , but you can bet its the most expensive option, as its a boat /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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[boatone]

No you cant........and yes you do......

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[iangrant]

Don't mix batteries. Gell charge at a lower voltage rate (set on the sterling controller) than the lead acid.

I spoke to the battery people at Southbourne Hants and there is no benefit in using Gell.. I bought silver sealed "lead acid" batteries from them at an excellent price, about 50 quid for 100 A/h ..

Ian

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