[C36IA] 6 Volt batteries- narrowing choices

[Gene Foraker]

The last time I checked, I seem to recall AGM batteries having less 
capacity for the same size.   Figuring in the much higher price, they 
weren't worth while for me.

What is the current comparison of amps and price for the same size battery?

Gene

Rodriguez, Enrique (Corp, Corporate) wrote:
> From what I understand Trojan's are strictly wet cell batteries.  With 
> Interstate you have AGM's.  Is it worth it dealing with the 
> maintenance of adding and maintaining the water?
>  
> Enrique
> Talisman
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> *From:* c36list-bounces at c36ia.com [mailto:c36list-bounces at c36ia.com] 
> *On Behalf Of *Bill Hague
> *Sent:* Saturday, June 06, 2009 10:30 PM
> *To:* c36list at c36ia.com
> *Subject:* [C36IA] 6 Volt batteries- narrowing choices
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> This evening I went to the Interstate & Trojan battery sites. 
> Interstate has 4 models 2000, 2200,2300, & 2400.The 20 hr Ah ranges 
> from 216 for the 2000 to 251 for the 2400.With 4 of them the 2000 has 
> 432 Ah while the 2400 has 502Ah.That's an additional 70 Ah.That's a 
> big difference IMHO.The dimensions of the different models is identical.
> Trojan has 3 models 105, 125, & 145.The 20 hr Ah ranges from 225 for 
> the 105 to 260 for the 145.With 4 of them that's an additional 60 Ah.. 
> hers also the measurements of the 3 Trojans are identical .
> There is a different in size between the Interstate & the Trojan.Each 
> are 7 1/8 W, the Interstate is 10 1/4 long while the Trojan is 10 3/8 
> long. The Interstate is 11 1/8 high & the Trojan is 10 7/8 high.
> Assuming that the Trojans are considerably more expensive than the 
> Interstates I am inclined to go with the Interstate Model 2400 with a 
> 20hr Ah of 251.The problem is that I can not obtain prices on line.
> Does anyone think/believe that the Trojans are worth, what I assume, 
> are there very high prices?? Trojans best 6 volt has 260Ah & 
> Interstates best is 251Ah.
> Bill Hague
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