I have an opportunity to get 2 AGM 6v batteries

[boybach]

Have a chance at 2 slightly used but good 300AH 6V Lifeline GPL-6CT AGM batteries.

The charge specs are:

Bulk/Absorb Charge 2.37 to 2.4 Volts/cell@ 77°f .....7.10 to 7.20 volts
Float charge 2.20 to 2.23 Volts/cell@ 77°f .........6.60 to 6.70 volts

I have an IOTA DLS-55 converter/charger. Do I need to change anything and will my alternator be ok if I fit these batteries?

TIA

Larry
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Larry - Victoria BC -

1977 Palm Beach 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. New Atwood fridge, water heater & furnace. New SS exhaust system,
6000w Onan, Iota Converter, R134A A/C, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses

 

[Matt Colie]

> Have a chance at 2 slightly used but good 300AH 6V Lifeline GPL-6CT AGM batteries.
> The charge specs are:
> Bulk/Absorb Charge 2.37 to 2.4 Volts/cell@ 77°f .....7.10 to 7.20 volts
> Float charge 2.20 to 2.23 Volts/cell@ 77°f .........6.60 to 6.70 volts
> I have an IOTA DLS-55 converter/charger. Do I need to change anything and will my alternator be ok if I fit these batteries?
> TIA
> Larry

Larry,

Grab them and go. You don't need to adjust anything except your schedule for checking liquid level.

Matt
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Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit

 

[boybach]

Thanks Matt!!

Hopefully the seller calls back this morning, fingers and toes crossed

Larry

> Larry,
>
> Grab them and go. You don't need to adjust anything except your schedule for checking liquid level.
>
> Matt

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Larry - Victoria BC -

1977 Palm Beach 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. New Atwood fridge, water heater & furnace. New SS exhaust system,
6000w Onan, Iota Converter, R134A A/C, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses

 

[boybach]

Bah! Missed them. Seller had 6 and guy bought two them came back and bought the other 4. Bummer.
Only good news is he gets them every few months, he services luxury yachts so I have a standing order for the next two.

Grrrrrrr

Larry
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Larry - Victoria BC -

1977 Palm Beach 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. New Atwood fridge, water heater & furnace. New SS exhaust system,
6000w Onan, Iota Converter, R134A A/C, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses

 

[boybach]

Bah! Missed them. Seller had 6 and guy bought two them came back and bought the other 4. Bummer.
Only good news is he gets them every few months, he services luxury yachts so I have a standing order for the next two.

Grrrrrrr

Larry
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Larry - Victoria BC -

1977 Palm Beach 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. New Atwood fridge, water heater & furnace. New SS exhaust system,
6000w Onan, Iota Converter, R134A A/C, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses

 

[john r. lebetski]

I would fully charge them with 6V charger before install. Then meter Voltage of each battery for a close match as well as do a quick load test of each
battery. You don’t know their individual state of charge or condition. Since all cells are in series, a shorted cell would over Voltage the other 5
cells during charging.
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John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

 

[boybach]

> I would fully charge them with 6V charger before install. Then meter Voltage of each battery for a close match as well as do a quick load test of
> each battery. You don’t know their individual state of charge or condition. Since all cells are in series, a shorted cell would over Voltage the
> other 5 cells during charging.

OK! I'll follow your advice but I have quite a bit of confidence in the units ..probably the very best batteries of their type, right? 5 year
warranty plus 10 yr avg service life, maintenance free, hand built in USA, USCG approved ..AND 300AH ...I can't wait till I get the call he has
more!!!!

Larry

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Larry - Victoria BC -

1977 Palm Beach 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. New Atwood fridge, water heater & furnace. New SS exhaust system,
6000w Onan, Iota Converter, R134A A/C, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses