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  1. 10-27-2014 12:57 PM #1
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    Gel Batteries

    I'm sure this has come up somewhere in distant past but it would take days for me to find it - thanks for understanding.
    I am considering replacing my group 8D lead acid batteries with gel batteries. My late model Charles battery charger has an optional switch over for gel and gas mat. Frankly, I cannot think of one reason not to do this but, as always, I'm missing something. Any and all comments will be deeply appreciated.
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    Re: Gel Batteries

    We had a set of Gel cells in a motorhome and they lasted 10 years before replacement. These were just for the inverter bank. I have no idea how they would do in a starting application.
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    Re: Gel Batteries

    I took 6 Gel 8d'S out of a GB this past winter, they were 10 years and still tested good !
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    Re: Gel Batteries

    One of my friends has a 1999 Tiara 41 with the original gel batteries and they still test good.
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    Re: Gel Batteries

    Thanks guys! Decision's made.
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