[T3] Gel batteries

[Keith Park]

Actually, Gel is a step backward.
If your running a sandrail or off road, it's the only way to go 
But for longevity and reliability today's lead acid batteries 
FROM REPUTABLE COMPANIES have never been better.

I never get less than 10 years from one, be it on my generator cars or 
The alternator cars, and they never leak (IF you don't overtighten 
Or twist the posts and break the seal)

I use interstate exclusively, the one in my winter car is about to 
Celebrate its 12th birthday, but ive heard good things from Delco batteries
too.  The Gel cells will never last that long, most not even half that at
twice the cost.  Interstate 6V batteries are an older design, they seem to
hold up pretty well but may not last the 12 years the 12V ones seem to.
As with any lead acid though, you need to keep the water up to level and
check it once a year or so.

The cheap wal-mart etc. lead acid batteries are junk though....

My 2 cents.

Keith


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[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of
maroblll at coqui.net
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 6:25 PM
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] Gel batteries

Hi a todos:
 
Tired of buying regular lead/acid batteries, I've decided to go gel.
But I would like to hear about your experiences before I join the gel
club.  Name brands, cranking power, sizes, colors, prices, shapes,
attachments, additions, ammendments, addendums, anything and everything
that can help me on my decision.  My ride's still 6v and I'm asking all
of you this 'cause they're expensive and rather scarce down here, across
the waters.
 
Thanks to you all!
 
 
 
 
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