Well after a random car drove around our entire property while i was hunting Sunday. I am building 2 new gates and purchased nice appolo dual gate openers. The 1 thing i cant seem to find is what battery type is best. ( 12v solar system) deep cell or regular? Will be buying a full size auto battery. Thoughts? Experiences?
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Deep cycle is the wrong battery to use. A regular car battery is better. Deep cycles are designed to be pulled way down and then recharged. Regular battery is made to be used and recharged constantly. I would make it a gell cell as well and you won't ever remember to check the water in the gate battery.
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Originally posted by Draco View PostDeep cycle is the wrong battery to use. A regular car battery is better. Deep cycles are designed to be pulled way down and then recharged. Regular battery is made to be used and recharged constantly. I would make it a gell cell as well and you won't ever remember to check the water in the gate battery.
This. No need for deep cycle. Since it will have a solar panel connected make sure to put in a charge controller. Mine runs with no problems on a 35Ah lawn mower battery and 20 watt solar panel.
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