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Old 10-12-2014, 01:10 PM
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The thread about lights dimming got me thinking about my batteries. How many years do you guys go before you replace your batteries??I just looked at mine and they are 5 1/2 years old time.
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about every 4 years for me, providing they all are testing good
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Every three years. Always give them to somebody and they use them two or three more. Not worth the risk of having trouble on a nice day to me.
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I typically keep 3 years - but what I do is but the least expensive battery that I can find with correct amperage, crank etc. I have a lot of luck from Big R or Farm and Fleet -- during the winter I bring them into my lower level - heated and then just charge when the snow is gone. Never had an issue.

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I'm on year three....I'll,replace when I have to. I do have a spare though I keep.
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4 batteries...just replaced after 8 years. Only replaced because I noticed corrosion on one terminal and when I went to fill with DI water there were had exposed plates. Never once grunted or groaned.
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I don't replace batteries, I just get a different boat. 3 in 2 calendar years... Seems to be working, I've yet to be stuck with a dead battery!
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I just sold a boat last year to a good friend. The exide orbital deep cycle is still gong strong after 11 years.
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whenever the wife starts breaking dishes and kicking my dog...
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