Leisure battery not holding charge

[AlexInSweden]

The DIP switch? Yep, got it. Thanks Everyone

 

[sidepod]

Make life easy for yourself and get one big one, less faf with connectors etc.

 

[sidepod]

ES1600 Exide G140 Marine Leisure Equipment GEL Battery 140Ah

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[sidepod]

For ref, when adjusting your control panel use the Sonnenchein setting if you use this Exide battery.

 

[AlexInSweden]

Hi again, anyone happen to know if 2 x 86ah Batteries would be suitable? There are some available locally and they fit snugly in the cabinet. My old ones were 105ah.

 

[sidepod]

Blinding. Do make sure you connect them in parallel.

 

[sidepod]

....thats poz to poz, neg to neg.

 

[AlexInSweden]

....thats poz to poz, neg to neg.

Yep, I made sure I took pics as I took them out, so I can retrace my steps! I’m thinking 2x86ah is probably enough as I only really run the fridge and we tend to use hookups at night.

 

[WelshGas]

Yep, I made sure I took pics as I took them out, so I can retrace my steps! I’m thinking 2x86ah is probably enough as I only really run the fridge and we tend to use hookups at night.

They should be fine. The latest California only has 2 x 75amp Leisure Batteries.