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Originally Posted by AstralTraveller
This discussion is very timely as I'm about to buy a battery/battery pack of some kind.
My first battery pack lasted only a couple of years and I'm not too happy about that. I accept that I didn't treat it well - it was discharged too deep too often, not always kept charged and charged with a cheap charger. So I plan to do things right the second time. I will get ample capacity and use a good trickle charger. The thing that I'm now wondering about is whether an AGM or marine battery is necessary or will a standard gel cell do.
I know in the end it will be a value judgment but I'd like to hear as many points of view and share as many experiences as possible before parting with the $$$.
Oh yes, and I'd like to stir up the ant's nest  .
thanks,
David
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Ha! I'll second that, a very timely post. I have an LXD75 and was using a 12V/7AmpHr battery, it has only lasted about 2 years - I think I discharged it too much. Anyway, with recently adding a dew heater, 7AH is not enough, so I have been searching for some type of powertank. Dick Smith and Tandy have nothing really to suit unless I just get a jumper box. Should I just settle for a 12Amp/Hr sealed lead acid from JayCar and be done with it... ??? Fox