7 Ways To Extend The Life Of Lead-Acid Deep Cycle
Batteries
#1) Use High Quality Batteries
So this tip probably seems obvious, but the old adage ‘You get what you pay for’
holds true for most deep cycle batteries.
Cheap off-brand batteries from China are flooding the market right now and you
want to avoid using these. They generally have a much shorter lifespan compared
to quality batteries that you pay a little more for upfront.
High quality flat plate batteries can last between 10-12 years. The more expensive
tubular plate batteries can even last as long as 20-25 years if maintained properly.
Paying for higher quality batteries upfront that last 10-25 years may seem
expensive but it actually ends up being more expensive to buy cheap batteries
…then replacing them every couple years (because they die early).
If you want to save money on your battery bank don’t buy “cheap” batteries,
instead get quality used batteries and recondition them back to their original
condition.
Don't know what batteries to use? If you don't know what kind of batteries to
get for your off-grid energy system, read our article about the 3 best batteries for
off-grid energy systems.
View our Free Presentation to learn how to bring old batteries back to life again