CCW_tester

I would like to use SLA batteries for my TT build since I'm gunna need some weight to get it down to the water level and I would love the extra capacity. What brands of batteries and chargers do you guys use? I just don't want to end up buying junk.

cyclops2

The beauty of Sealed Lead Acid is they NEVER go bad. At least none of mine ever have.
Some of mine are + 15 years old. I DO RECHARGE before long storage.
I do a recharge of all batteries every Christmas week.
Lowest cost batteries I have. The best car battery is a YUASU.
Charger anything from B J's .......5 to 10 amps is plenty. With MANUAL, CONVENTIONAL & DEEP CYCLE modes.

CCW_tester

Bjs??

cyclops2

Large discount Chain store. Walmart should do.

Rich

Umi_Ryuzuki

Several years ago, Northwest Battery supply sold me the batteries i needed and a nice smart charger. Now a days I pick up batteries from Batteries Plus, Norvac, and even Radio Shack, but the charger is the same one from my original purchase.

If there is a Batteries Plus near you, they have a decent wall wart that will charge your gel cells and switch to trickle charging when they are full.

[link=http://yp.yahoo.com/py/ypMap.py?tuid=F-DEX00109000000003337908605243894&ycat=95982679&city=Portland&state=OR&uzip=97209&msa=6440&slt=45.52383&sln=-122.675346&cs=4&fb=1&stat=os:0:fb:regT:0:fbT:1]Northewest Battery Supply, Portland, Oregon[/link]

bigford

stay away from Radio Shack there a total rip off $38.00 for a $19.00 battery[>:]

green-boat

I usually get mine from Home Depot or Lowes, emergency exit light batteries. If I need a special size then I get mine from Batteries Plus.