Deep cycle 12v

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Deep cycle 12v

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Hi,has any body used a Discover Bat before?
Got this link:
http://www.discover-energy.com/ev-tract ... -batteries" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

In the market for a new one and want to weigh up all the options.
Any info will be great thanks.
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Re: Deep cycle 12v

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im using two 102 ah batterries from first national battery, a south african battery with a dealership in germiston, got them really cheap from a guy that installs ups's, i think R800... his number, 082 7three6 8599
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Hi Neil

I bought my deep cycle Gel battery from this guy...
I know he gets his stuff from JHB so maybe you can organise something... Battery works really well...
http://www.solarpanelenergy.co.za/p/640 ... ah-battery" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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First National Battery

R950 ex VAT

011 741 3761 I have 2, the best part is they manufacture so mine came fresh off the line :thumbup:
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Use a 100A, 658 battery, much better than a deep cycle unless you have a solar panel and dc/dc charger.
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Thanks guys :thumbup:

And nobody tried to sell me a battery :shock2:
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Hoppy wrote:Use a 100A, 658 battery, much better than a deep cycle unless you have a solar panel and dc/dc charger.
That was one of many good advice that Hoppy gave me for my trip :thumbup:
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