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ADVANTAGES:
More resistant to over-charging since they can be filled with
water. Cheaper than other batteries.
DISADVANTAGES:
Must be filled with DISTILLED water and usually require
equalization. Maintenance required.
SEALED FLOODED BATTERIES:
DELCO:Voyager
IDENTIFYING FEATURES:
Vents which look like they are removable but are not. Sold
as “Maintenance Free” at attractive prices.
ADVANTAGES:
Less maintenance required than Flooded. No need to fill
with water. Less expensive.
DISADVANTAGES:
Less resistant to over-charging because they consume water
but cannot be refilled.
RECOMBINANT FLOODED (SEALED)
BATTERIES:
HAWKER ENERGY: Genesis
OPTIMA: Yellow Top
GNB INDUSTRIAL: Evolyte
IDENTIFYING FEATURES:
Vents are often concealed. Sold using the following phrases:
Recombinant, Valve Regulated, Maintenance Free, Starved
Electrolyte.
ADVANTAGES:
Require no maintenance. Non-spillable
DISADVANTAGES:
Can be damaged by equalization. Generally more expensive.
GEL SEALED BATTERIES:
SONNENSCHEIN: Prevailer
WEST MARINE: SeaGel
IDENTIFYING FEATURES:
Sold as either “Gel” or “Gelled Electrolyte” batteries.
ADVANTAGES:
Require no maintenance. Often can be used on their side.
Non-spillable. Low self-discharge. Less damage from being
left discharged.
DISADVANTAGES:
Damaged by equalization. Generally more expensive.
14 English Xantrex Prosine Inverter Owner’s Manual
7. Appendices
7.1 Battery Type
This appendix explains some of the differences between
the different lead acid batteries to help you choose a battery
which best suits your needs.
The lead-acid battery which is probably most common is
the starting battery in your automobile. An automotive
starting battery is designed to deliver a large amount of
current for a short period of time (so it can start your engine).
Only a small portion of the battery´s capacity is used when
starting the engine and it is quickly recharged by the running
engine. It is not designed for repeated charge-discharge
cycles where the battery is almost completely discharged
and then recharged. Starting batteries used in this kind of
deep discharge service will wear out rapidly.
Your Xantrex Prosine Inverter is designed to be used with
deep-cycle lead acid batteries. These batteries are designed
for deep discharge service where they will be repeatedly
charged and discharged. This type of battery is often labeled
as a marine, recreational vehicle, or golf cart battery.
Xantrex recommends you use one or more of these batteries
separated from the starting battery of your vehicle or boat
with a battery isolator.
The many different types of deep-cycle lead acid batteries
can be grouped into four categories: flooded (or wet), sealed
flooded (“maintenance free”), recombinant flooded (often
“starved electrolyte”), and gel batteries. The table that
follows summarizes these battery types, identifying features,
advantages and disadvantages.
FLOODED BATTERIES:
TROJAN: Golf Cart, Superior, Pacer
WEST MARINE: Sea Volt
MOTOMASTER:Nautilus
IDENTIFYING FEATURES:
Vents which can be removed to fill the battery with water.
Low price and higher maintenance.