Forums, Electrical Systems, Navigation and Safety equipment, Flooded v sealed batteries

Nick Howes at 20/05/2014 10:28:08
I intend to replace the batteries in Quest and intend to fit a Sterling advanced digital regulator with a 70 amp hr alternator. According to Sterling the best choice of battery would be a flooded wet cell battery as opposed to a sealed unit.

http://www.sterling-power.com/support-faq-2.htm

However should I be concerned about leakage when heeled ? If anyone has experience of this I would welcome their input-Thanks, Nick

Richard Ritchie at 20/05/2014 10:40:19
We had the same advice (Stick to good wet cells) from Barden Power and do not regret it.
Sterling know their onions.
Never had a problem with healing and would not expect it: the filler caps are at centre top, and are effectively sealed other than small breather.
I guess in extremes the corner of plates could be exposed but if healing that much you would definitely not be charging…

Nick Howes at 20/05/2014 14:06:40
Richard thanks, its a pretty persuasive argument from sterling ! I`ll be going the open flooded cell route,

Regards, Nick
Quest