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Large Batteries:
Small Batteries:




 Large Batteries:
Dakare carries six  8D AGM batteries in two house banks for a total of 1260 AHrs and Three 4D AGMs for the engine start, Genset, bow thruster and windlass.

Load Test 3/20/03
Microsoft Excel Chart
Voltage vs Amp Hours for First 2 Years
based upon 50% available capacity
(Total Capacity 1200 AH; 50% -> 600 AH)



Raw data for load test 3/20/03
Time
6:25
6:40
7:15
7:35
8:35
9:25
10:00
12;35
6:50
7:50
9:15
12:20
3:45
Voltage
12.8
12.7
12.7
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.6
12.4
12.3
12.2
12.2
12.2*
AH
0
-3
-8
-12
-24
-34
-42
-64
-155
-205
-234
312
365
Burn Rate (amps/hr)
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
8
24
16
24.7
25
* Note:  Voltage returned to 12.3 ~ 1 minute after current draw was removed





Battery Maintenance:
For AGM Batteries-
EQUALIZE BATTERIES USING CONSTANT CHARGE BATTERY CHARGER (e.g.. Prosine 3000) for ~ 1/2 hour every six months or more if needed (Even if you do not bring batteries down below 12.2. volts)
top surfaces clean and dry
'at rest' battery voltage is 12.1 to 12.8 Volts
engine cranks properly for 5 seconds with each battery alone -- battery voltage is above 9.5 Volts and steady, while cranking
cables are in good condition
connections clean and sealed from moisture

 Small Batteries:  

Manufacturer
Model
Size/Type
Works with:
Icom
BP 186
7.2V@1050mA
IC-M1 / 02229
BC 119
1.5 Hrs
IC-M1 / 02229
CM-254
Charger
?
 Casio Cassiopeia
Pocket PC
E-125
CR2002
JK-210LT Li-Ion Rechargeable
Duracell
DC 3.4V 1400mAH; 6 hours to charge; Battery Life: 300 hours
Makita
KR23/43
NiCad 9000
Yaesu
FNB-26
FT 530
Rayovac
NIMH
ENERGIZER rechargeable AA Batteries