Batteries - Marine and deep Cycle

Durst have the battery chargers to suit your application so what about the batteries?

Customers come to Durst with many and varied problems relating to RV’s, Boats, Caravans, Camping and 4WD’s etc that are usually a result of having purchased batteries that are not suitable for the type of application and a charger that is also probably incorrect. This can result in under charging, flat batteries, battery sulphation and reduced cycle time. The problems go on and all add up to one unhappy camper with a bit of a hole in the pocket.

Have you considered the type of battery you require, Gel, AGM or Flooded? Then do you require Maintenance Free, Deep Cycle etc and in what size? Is the charger I have going to be compatible with these types of batteries and is it going to be of sufficient capacity so I can leave the Caravan Park in the morning or have to wait all day for the battery to be charged? As you can see it is not so simple.

Why don’t you call on our vast experience and let us supply you with a total package of battery/s and charger that are fully compatible with each other and give you the type of outcome and performance that you were looking for in the first place.
Before you part with your hard earned, why not give us a call. Eliminate at least one of the problems before you start.

When do you use a Cranking, Cranking Deep Cycle or Deep Cycle Battery? Why use AGM Batteries?

What is a Cranking Battery – Deep Cycle Batteries

Cranking Battery
The cranking battery is design to deliver high current for very short periods of time eg engine starting. The cranking battery has many thin plates in a compact case and is of a different construction to deep cycle batteries.

Deep Cycle Batteries
These batteries are designed to deliver current over a longer period of time for application like running fridges, navigation equipment, lighting, even golf buggies. This is done is by having very thick plates which will sustain the current draw or loading on the battery for a longer period of time. The amount of current drawn is usually far lower than the cranking battery for the same case size.

What is an AGM Battery? (AGM Required for: Cat 1,2,3)

AGM batteries are sealed and should never be opened.
They are completely maintenance free.
The electrolyte is absorbed in separators consisting of a sponge-like mass of matted glass fibres.
Hydrogen and oxygen gases that are normally lost in flooded lead acid batteries are contained in the AGM battery.
It is non-spill able, and therefore can be operated in virtually any position.
AGM batteries can be used for engine starting or deep cycle use.
Suitable for Automotive, Marine, Motor homes, Caravan, Solar Telecommunications Etc.
Generally have a longer life than a flooded wet cell battery.

What is a Flooded Battery?

Flooded wet cell batteries are used in most car trucks for cranking purposes and contain liquid acid.
Flooded wet cells are sometimes claimed to be maintenance free however most “maintenance free” wet cell batteries are of calcium composite grid mesh design that reduces gassing and the need to be topped up.
It is suggested that the level in a maintenance free battery be checked at regular service intervals, therefore flooded wet cell batteries are not completely maintenance free.

We can supply a wide range or Premium AGM & Flooded Batteries Click here to download PDF containing technical Information.

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