RacerxV6 Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 Question for everyone.... One of my trolling batteries died, should I go for replacing both or just replace the one that won't charge. I find it hard that only one died and not both. Has anyone experienced this before? Also, if I do replace just the one can I mix group sizes? Let me know your thoughts!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 Usually the other battery is right behind the bad one is what I’ve found 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 My suggestion is, if the batteries are of similar age, replace them both. My local Sams Club has their Duracell Group 31 AGM in stock. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Change out both. As stated above the other will not be far behind. If Sams doesn’t have the Duracell AGMs try battery plus. Same battery longer warranty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Plus one on replacing both for sure. It is my understanding that when two batteries are wired in series your voltage and capacity will only be as good as the weaker older one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Check your battery charger and make sure it is charging all the banks to a full charge like it is supposed to. Me and my friend had a NOCCO charger that one bank was not giving a full charge so we thought the battery was bad and it was not the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 19 hours ago, RacerxV6 said: Also, if I do replace just the one can I mix group sizes? Not recommended.....change out both....keep the one that "seems ok" as a backup....keep it charged in the garage for a rainy day. I just had a DEKA Series 31 (Durracel) from Batteries plus go bad....bought it the same day I bought 3 others.... Batteries plus gave me a new one...no questions asked.... You can always use the other as a jumper battery in the back of the pick up....I carry one for that one time I might need it. Dc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted October 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 6 hours ago, lurem said: Check your battery charger and make sure it is charging all the banks to a full charge like it is supposed to. Me and my friend had a NOCCO charger that one bank was not giving a full charge so we thought the battery was bad and it was not the case. This concerns me as I bought my Noco just several months ago....I hope that that's not the issue.....how did you find out it was the charger, change leads on batteries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzone1 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Impulse Lithium single 25.6v 60AH battery with their DC charge on the run charger for $1,043 delivered to your door, free shipping, no tax, 10 year non-prorated warranty. weighs 32 pounds and fits in a group 31 box. Bluetooth monitoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 11 hours ago, redzone1 said: Impulse Lithium single 25.6v 60AH battery with their DC charge on the run charger for $1,043 delivered to your door, free shipping, no tax, 10 year non-prorated warranty. weighs 32 pounds and fits in a group 31 box. Bluetooth monitoring. After doing a lot of research and talking to some people who have been using impulse lithium brand batteries for a few years I decided to go with their 36v-60AH battery with Bluetooth for my PP Move TM. So far it’s great. They’re in the middle price range in the market and come with a fully equipped BMS system with all the sensors, along with one of the best warranties. I also got their 36v -12v dual charger. I fully believe lifePo4 lithium batteries are the way to go TM’s and over the long haul the best value for power. Big bonus is you loose a lot of weight in your rig if it matters to you. I’ll never get another battery without Bluetooth, being able to see the state of charge and voltage at anytime is valuable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 16 hours ago, RacerxV6 said: This concerns me as I bought my Noco just several months ago....I hope that that's not the issue.....how did you find out it was the charger, change leads on batteries? basically, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted October 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, lurem said: basically, yes. Lurem, Did you file a claim with NoCo and did they honor anything? Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted October 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 hours ago, searing said: After doing a lot of research and talking to some people who have been using impulse lithium brand batteries for a few years I decided to go with their 36v-60AH battery with Bluetooth for my PP Move TM. So far it’s great. They’re in the middle price range in the market and come with a fully equipped BMS system with all the sensors, along with one of the best warranties. I also got their 36v -12v dual charger. I fully believe lifePo4 lithium batteries are the way to go TM’s and over the long haul the best value for power. Big bonus is you loose a lot of weight in your rig if it matters to you. I’ll never get another battery without Bluetooth, being able to see the state of charge and voltage at anytime is valuable. Searing thank you, weight is not an issue with my boat as it is an aluminum hull. As for Lithium, I am just not convinced yet. Have to many buddies that went that route with their bass boats and have had problems. I am sure there are multiple factors but, just not for me right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 21 hours ago, RacerxV6 said: Lurem, Did you file a claim with NoCo and did they honor anything? Thanks, Matt It is on my friends boat and he sent me a text last night....it is in warranty....but it takes about 2-3 weeks because to recover, you have to mail them your charger with invoice, they verify the complaint and send a replacement if it is indeed faulty. He mailed his two days ago so I do not have any more than that to tell at this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, lurem said: It is on my friends boat and he sent me a text last night....it is in warranty....but it takes about 2-3 weeks because to recover, you have to mail them your charger with invoice, they verify the complaint and send a replacement if it is indeed faulty. He mailed his two days ago so I do not have any more than that to tell at this time. Why I like West Marine....buy the extended 3 year warranty on electronics...bilge pumps, pumps, etc. and if it fails, you bring it back, they give you a new one or credit for new product.... dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted November 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 So I just got the chance to check into my battery issue. I believe I lucked out, it seems that one of the buttons got pushed and actually turned off that bank. I turned it back on and set it to 12V and it is currently blinking as though it is charging. More to follow up on later after a couple hours of charging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted November 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 Update: swapped leads from charger and issue did not follow leads. Going to buy to new Duracell Grp27m 100AH AGMs. Current batteries are Continental Grp 24. Should see a vast improvement in hours running... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted November 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 New batteries were purchased and installed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.