[Public-List] Small batteries and diesels

[Wes Gardner via Public-List]

Jeff,

Here's a quick run-down on AGMs

http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/agm-batteries-making-the-choice.124973/

On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 9:34 AM, Jeffrey via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Hey everyone,
>
> I need a new starting battery for my 20hp diesel and I'm wondering if I can
> get by with a smaller battery.    I'm looking at what is essentially a
> large AGM motorcycle battery with 21 ams and 300CCAs.
>
> I know diesels need more of a kick to get going, but I'm wondering how
> small of a battery I can get away with and still have a margin for
> successive starts in a row.
>
> I also have a 225 amp hour house deep cell bank I could fall back to.
>
> Is this simply not enough juice?
>
> Jeff
>
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