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DORM
04-05-2012, 06:47 PM
I dont want to use my cars battery for powering and charging my Lipos.Is buying Deep Cycle battery a good idea for running my charger on,one like you would use for a trolling motor and then at the end of the day put it on a car 10A charger?Anyone out there using this type of 12V DC setup? THANKS ,DORM

Chilli
04-05-2012, 09:04 PM
That's exactly what I use on race weekends when I don't bring the generator. Works great. I get my deep cycle battery from Tractor Supply. Dont know if you're close to one. I see they have 10 stores in Jersey.

DORM
04-06-2012, 09:04 AM
Thats exactly what I wanted to hear! Tractor supply just 15 minutes away, Im on my way.Thanks for the reply

carlcisneros
04-06-2012, 09:13 AM
Chilli, what is the going price for a deep cycle battery these days?

Chilli
04-06-2012, 12:27 PM
I think the Tractor Supply battery is about $80 plus $5 core deposit. The reserve capacity is about 180 minutes. Reserve capacity the amount of time the battery can provide a usefull voltage at a 25 amp draw. With four to five P and P-Limited FE boats between me and John, the battery lasts us a full day of racing. I think this battery is the best bang for the buck. I also keep the battery in a Minn Kota Power station.

carlcisneros
04-06-2012, 10:17 PM
will have to check out advance auto and wish there were a bass pro shop here locally for the box.