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We are an authorised Trojan and Everlast battery retailer, trading in greater Johannesburg as well as other parts of South Africa and neighbouring countries. We also have a dedicated dealer for the Kwazulu Natal area, and the Cape region. Make sure there is enough space between batteries to allow for minor battery expansion that occurs during use and to allow proper airflow to keep battery temperature down in hot environments. The difference between these batteries is the amount of energy they have to offer. If your old battery provided enough energy, it can be replaced with a similar capacity battery. A deep cycle battery has the ability to be deeply discharged and charged many times during its service life. It is designed specifically for powering electrical equipment for long periods of time. An automotive or starting battery is designed for brief bursts of high current and cannot withstand more than a few deep discharges before failure. This is why it is unable to start your car if you accidentally leave the lights on more than a couple of times. For applications where both engine starting and light deep cycling are required, a dual-purpose battery is often used. This type of battery is neither a starting nor a deep cycle battery but rather a compromise between the two so it performs both functions adequately. Deep cycle batteries can be used for engine starting but starting batteries should not be used for deep cycle applications. Higher-voltage systems tend to be more efficient and put a lower load on the batteries. Factors other than the battery enter into the system’s overall efficiency. What are the advantages and disadvantages of gel, AGM, and flooded lead acid deep cycle? Generally, gel and AGM batteries have about 20% less capacity, cost about two times more, and have a shorter cycle life than comparable flooded lead acid batteries. However, Gel and AGM batteries do not need watering, are safer (no acid spilling out), can be placed in a variety of positions, have a slower self-discharge characteristic, and are more efficient in charging and discharging than flooded batteries (see table below). The state of charge of a lead acid battery is most accurately determined by measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Battery voltage also indicates the level of charge when measured in an open circuit condition. For an accurate voltage reading, the battery should also be allowed to rest for a period sufficient to let the voltage stabilize. The rate of self-discharge depends on the type of battery, the age of the battery, and the storage temperature the batteries are exposed to. Just plug the battery into the charger and the charger does the rest. Manual chargers, although equally effective at charging batteries, require a greater level of attention. You can of course go slightly higher or lower depending on what is available on the market. Therefore, the best time to water your batteries is always at the end of the charge cycle. However, if the electrolyte level is extremely low or the plates are exposed to air, add some water to cover the plates before starting the charge cycle. To determine if the battery system is experiencing a problem, fully charge the batteries then shut off the charger and remove all electrical loads. When the voltage spread indicates a problem, confirmation is accomplished by taking electrolyte specific gravity readings using a hydrometer.