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It’s time to leave winter completely in our wake. The warmer weather is here and it’s the perfect time to gear up for fun, outdoor activities. These activities can range from jumping the waves on your Personal Watercraft (PWC) or wake boarding off the back of your high-speed motorboat to fishing out in the bay or relaxing in your yacht with family and friends. Many of these social events that take place on the water with a vessel that could benefit from the power of a durable, long-lasting battery to help keep the fun going all summer.
The ODYSSEY® Marine Dual Purpose battery from EnerSys® is a great option to consider this season and can be used to power a variety of applications. Maintenance-free, non-spillable and Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) engineered, ODYSSEY® Marine Dual Purpose batteries are sealed and never require water replenishment to refill the electrolyte level. The proprietary Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology found in an ODYSSEY® Marine Dual Purpose battery also delivers deep cycling capability to support trolling motors and the growing number of hotel loads on today’s motorboats.
Keeping your marine battery properly charged, whether while in-use or sitting dormant during the off-season, can also help maximize its longevity and performance. Unintentional overcharging or undercharging of a marine battery could reduce its lifespan. As a rule of thumb, a digital voltmeter is usually the first step in determining the battery’s State of Charge (SOC) as it measures its Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) to indicate the charge current required to provide a full charge. The battery manufacturer’s specifications will ultimately determine what OCV corresponds to 100 percent SOC, as well as what type of charger is needed for that specific make and model. That’s why it’s always important to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for battery care and handling, including proper charging procedures, and direct all questions to a battery professional.
ODYSSEY® batteries offer a faster recharge rate than conventional lead acid batteries and are capable of full recharge in 4-6 hours so you never have to miss out on the summer fun. They have a shelf life of up to two years before they need recharging for added convenience. Using a marine battery charger with an AGM setting, such as the company’s recently launched chargers, can help properly charge an ODYSSEY® battery. Proper charging amperage requirements for an ODYSSEY® Marine Dual Purpose battery are as follows:
- Minimum recommended – 10 percent of the amp hour capacity
- Optimum recommended – 40 percent of the amp hour capacity
- Maximum recommended – 100 percent of the amp hour capacity
ODYSSEY® Marine Dual Purpose battery features include:
- Extreme temperature tolerance from as low as -40°F (-40°C) to as high as 140°F (60°C)
- High cranking power and deep cycling capability (up to 70 percent longer than conventional deep cycle batteries)
- Twice the power and three times the life of traditional flooded lead acid batteries
- Backed with an industry-leading warranty
- Proprietary TPPL technology helps protect against high impact shock and mechanical vibration
As the weather heats up don’t spoil your fun out on the water with a failed power source; consider an ODYSSEY® Marine Dual Purpose battery from EnerSys for long-lasting, dependable performance all season.
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ABOUT ENERSYS®
EnerSys, the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, designs, manufactures and distributes energy systems solutions and motive power batteries, specialty batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. The company goes to market through four lines of business: Energy Systems, Motive Power, Specialty and New Ventures. Energy Systems, which combine power conversion, power distribution, energy storage, and enclosures, are used in the telecommunication, broadband and utility industries, uninterruptible power supplies, and numerous applications requiring stored energy solutions. Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other industrial electric powered vehicles. Specialty batteries are used in aerospace and defense applications, large over-the-road trucks, premium automotive, medical and security systems applications. New Ventures provides energy storage and management systems for various applications including demand charge reduction, utility back-up power, and dynamic fast charging for electric vehicles. EnerSys also provides aftermarket and customer support services to its customers in over 100 countries through its sales and manufacturing locations around the world. More information regarding EnerSys can be found at www.enersys.com.
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