Marine batteries vs Automotive

[pauldjasmine]

Other than not lasting as long as a marine starter<br />are ther any regulations aganist using an automotive starter in an I/O.<br />Are they considered that much of a safety hazard?<br />Thanks Paul

 

[Trent]

Re: Marine batteries vs Automotive

They have a anti-spark seal installed. You must use marine or you could go boom........

 

[DJ]

Re: Marine batteries vs Automotive

Ditto Trent.<br /><br />That is NOT something you want to skimp on.

 

[FatBack]

Re: Marine batteries vs Automotive

Unless you want to run around with your engine toltally exposed for ventalation proposes ---buy a Marine starter. It's not something to fool around with.Same goes for the distributor, alternator,carb, and fuel pump.

 

[pauldjasmine]

Re: Marine batteries vs Automotive

Thanks guys, I will take your advice.

 

[MrBill]

Re: Marine batteries vs Automotive

In addition to kaboom... marine batteries are constructed with thicker plates and are more vibration resistant to increase life. Another vote for using the appropriate marine equipment.

 

[magster65]

Re: Marine batteries vs Automotive

Interesting, I've never noticed anything on a marine battery different from an automotive. I think the difference is that marine batteries are 'deep cycle' so they can take a recharge even if they go completely flat a few times. I prefer the sealed 'gel cell' units.

 

[FlyBoyMark]

Re: Marine batteries vs Automotive

Sealed gell units don't have high discharge rates that 'normal" wet cells have and they cannot accept the high charge rates either. They are as a general rule not as tolerant to overcharging as wet cells...BUT as long as you work within their narrow usage envelope, in the long run they will last longer.<br />On wet cells in general as MrBill said the plates are heavier AND the cases have better bottom supports internally to prevent "hammering" and peening out of the bottom edge of the plates. (prevents them from shorting out because of wave pounding..)