Deep cycle battery:
A deep-cycle battery is a battery designed to be regularly deeply discharged using most of its capacity.
Deep cycle batteries are designed to be discharged down as much as 80% time after time and have much thicker plates. The major difference between a true deep cycle battery and others is that the plates are SOLID Lead plates - not sponge. This gives less surface area, thus less "instant" power like starting batteries need. Although these can be cycled down to 20% charge, the best lifespan vs cost method is to keep the average cycle at about 50% discharge.
The level of discharge is the “deep cycle” and stands in contrast to other types of batteries that provide only short bursts of energy before they need to be recharged. To be specific, a starter battery discharges only a tiny percentage -- usually 2 to 5% -- each time it is used.
Types of deep cycle battery:
Even among deep cycle batteries with similar functionality, there are different types. The two most common types of deep cycle batteries are flooded deep cycle batteries and sealed or “maintenance-free” deep cycle batteries. Further, flooded deep-cycle batteries can be divided into subcategories of Tubular-plated or flat plated. The difference generally affects the cycle life and performance of the cell.
Flooded deep cycle batteries require regular monitoring. When the electrolyte levels are low in this type of battery, the user must refill the battery appropriately to maintain performance. EverExceed Deep Cycle AGM battery and Deep cycle GEL battery are perfectly suited for float and cyclic application under extreme environment. EverExceed Tubular-plated OPzS range battery are popular for long durability, high reliability and low maintenance.
“Maintenance-free” batteries, which are also called “Sealed” or “Valve Regulated Lead Acid” batteries are sealed and do not require watering, although regular inspection is still recommended.
Although still much more expensive than traditional lead-acid, a wide range of rechargeable battery technologies such as lithium-ion are increasingly attractive for many users. Such as EverExceed Deep Cycle LDP Series Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Battery are developed to deliver high efficiency energy output compared to equivalent lead acid batteries.
When to use a deep cycle battery?
Deep cycle batteries provide sustained energy, making them ideal for certain applications that require more than a quick start. Some of the most common uses for deep cycle batteries include:
The more you know the better you can make effective power storage choices for all your needs. Please feel free to message us with any comments about this topic or batteries in general.
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