Trojan Batteries And Chargers

[Curt Sprenger]

Stephen,
What do these units cost? Thanks.

Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.



Stephen Birtles wrote:

> you can use a single point battery watering system
> I have them
> Stephen 77fc35
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, George Lowry wrote:
> >
> > James,
> >
> > A couple of thoughts: The best way to fill the batteries is to use an
> > automatic fill device such as came standard on our Alpine Apex. All you
> > have to do is flip a switch until the float indicators tell you all
> > cells are full. You can't overfill. System holds around a gallon of
> > distilled water. Before we got this, we used a douche/enema bag. holds
> > a quart of water and is easy to control.
> >
> > If you want to add to usable capacity, if you have not already added a
> > three stage charging system, do that. A standard single stage charger
> > will only fill the battery to approximately 85% of its AH capacity.
> > Since you should not discharge to less that 50% of capacity, you have
> > lost 30% of usable right off the top. The three stage charger will
> > charge to 100% of capacity gaining you that 30% in usable capacity.
> > Not only do you get more usable battery capacity but the batteries will
> > last longer also.
> >
> > George Lowry
> > '06 Alpine Apex - Former owner '95 WBDA 4203
> > Spearfish, SD enjoying the warmth in Palm Springs.
> >
> > orbitalsolutions wrote:
> >
> > >Hello, Fred. According to the Trojan Web Site the dimentions are
> > >identical for the T-105 and the T-125. The T-145 is apx. 7/8 of an
> > >inch taller with the same footprint.
> > >
> > >I do not know what a Blue Point filler is. Sounds interesting
> > >though. I fill my batteries with a baster and an eye droper. I get
> > >the job done eventually, with minimum spilliage and believe I can do
> > >the same with the taller T-145's in my '78 FC.
> > >
> > >I still have not priced the T-145's, but they are a nice jump in
> > >AH's, at 12VDC you can add a useable 70 AH's !!
> > >
> > >-James
> > >78FC33SB
> > >LasVegas NV
> > >
> > >
> > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "fred89sp"
> > >wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >>I have T 125s (taller than the T 105s) in my 89SP and my Blue Point
> > >>battery filler just fits.
> > >>
> > >>How do you top off your batteries with the added height of the T
> > >>
> > >>
> > >145s,
> > >
> > >
> > >>have you found a lower profile battery filler?
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, dspithaler@ wrote:
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>>Hi James I have four T-145's in my house compartment up front
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >&
> > >
> > >
> > >>they work good for me. I have had them in for two years. Just make
> > >>sure you have the room for the higher batteries in the compartment.
> > >>They are in a 89 SP 36'. I had T-105's in my 79 FC that worked
> > >>
> > >>
> > >good also.
> > >
> > >
> > >>> Don 89 SP 36'
> > >>> Butler, PA in Zephyrhills FL right now
> > >>>
> > >>>-----Original Message-----
> > >>>From: orbitalsolutions
> > >>>To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > >>>Sent: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:44:43 -0000
> > >>>Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Trojan Batteries And Chargers
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>I just finished looking at the Trojan Web Site. There are three
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >models
> > >
> > >
> > >>>that I want to talk about -- T-105, T-125, T-145.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>These are all identical in dimensions with the only exception
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >being that
> > >
> > >
> > >>>the T-145 is slightly less than an inch taller.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>Here are the 20hr rates -- T-105 = 225AH, T-125 = 240AH, T-145 =
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >260AH.
> > >
> > >
> > >>>
> > >>>The only other difference is their weight -- T-105 = 60lbs, T-
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >125 =
> > >
> > >
> > >>>66lbs, T-145 = 72lbs.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>Seems like the heavier models have larger plates and should have
> > >>>greater durability, I suppose, more Amp Hours for sure. So I am
> > >>>wondering why everyone uses the T-105's? Is there a problem with
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >using
> > >
> > >
> > >>>the higher reated models?
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>If any one has any input on a new charge/converter to replace the
> > >>>original I would appreciate it. the original charger/converter
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >works
> > >
> > >
> > >>>fine but I have been told that it will boil the batteries. In
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >fact, the
> > >
> > >
> > >>>previous owner of my bus has a timer in line with the charger to
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >prevent
> > >
> > >
> > >>>it from running full time when the bus is "pluged in." This
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >actually
> > >
> > >
> > >>>works fine but I'm assuming that it is a one stage charger and
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >was
> > >
> > >
> > >>>wondering if it would make sense to replace it with a modern 3
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >stage
> > >
> > >
> > >>>job.
> > >>>
> > >>>
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