Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 12-01-2012, 12:20 AM

Are they safe for kayaks?

I don't even know if it'll hold a charge. Just want some feedback on it before I even think about what I'm going to use it for.

maui jim · 12-01-2012, 06:34 AM

Its made in China Jeorge....its goota be good

Sdspeed · 12-01-2012, 07:06 AM

I've used these in Aerobatic Aircraft with both harsh and confined Environments with excellent success. IMHO it would be the battery of choice type wise. I don't know anything about that brand.

A VRLA battery (valve-regulated lead–acid battery) more commonly known as a sealed battery is a lead–acid rechargeable battery. Because of their construction, VRLA batteries do not require regular addition of water to the cells, and vent less gas than flooded lead-acid batteries.^[1] The reduced venting is an advantage since they can be used in confined or poorly ventilated spaces.

StinkyMatt · 12-01-2012, 04:35 PM

Don't over think it George. Charge it, hook it up and if it works and your kayak doesn't blow up then it was a good battery.

Necron 99 · 12-01-2012, 04:39 PM

Just remember, sea water and lead acid batteries=chlorine gas. Don't be sniffin it.

jorluivil · 12-01-2012, 05:00 PM

Matt would never lie to me.

danjor · 12-01-2012, 05:11 PM

Just get you some LifePo4 cells. Work great and if your car battery ever dies you can jump it with your yak battery =)

12-01-2012, 12:20 AM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries Are they safe for kayaks? I don't even know if it'll hold a charge. Just want some feedback on it before I even think about what I'm going to use it for. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-01-2012, 06:34 AM	#2
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Its made in China Jeorge....its goota be good __________________

12-01-2012, 05:00 PM	#6
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Matt would never lie to me. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-01-2012, 07:06 AM	#3
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	I've used these in Aerobatic Aircraft with both harsh and confined Environments with excellent success. IMHO it would be the battery of choice type wise. I don't know anything about that brand. A VRLA battery (valve-regulated lead–acid battery) more commonly known as a sealed battery is a lead–acid rechargeable battery. Because of their construction, VRLA batteries do not require regular addition of water to the cells, and vent less gas than flooded lead-acid batteries.^[1] The reduced venting is an advantage since they can be used in confined or poorly ventilated spaces.

12-01-2012, 04:35 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Don't over think it George. Charge it, hook it up and if it works and your kayak doesn't blow up then it was a good battery.

12-01-2012, 04:39 PM	#5
Necron 99 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 80	Just remember, sea water and lead acid batteries=chlorine gas. Don't be sniffin it.

12-01-2012, 05:11 PM	#7
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	Just get you some LifePo4 cells. Work great and if your car battery ever dies you can jump it with your yak battery =)