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Location: S.W. WI | North of 8 - 11/17/2022 3:54 PM
I did find a graph that show expected life of deep cycle lead acid batteries. They state that on average they last 4 to 8 years, but life is dependent on depth of discharge prior to charge.
For example, battery that has a depth of discharge of 100%, it will only have recharge life of <150. Same battery that has a depth of discharge of 50% will have recharge life of between 350 and 450 times. Less depth of discharge, greater the number of charges it will accept.
Frustrating. ...... There is so much differing info out about battery care.
This above is exactly opposite of what I have read and heard from "Battery Guy".
I have been advised many times to not charge after every little use, run it down a ways and charge then. However, I never run down close to 100%. I also Do not leave sit un-charged, but don't charge after a few hours use. So I go out fishing morning and evening, then I charge overnight.
Maybe I should charge midday and overnight, exactly as I was advised Not to do.
Guess its worth a try.
Edited by Rudedog 11/18/2022 11:22 AM
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