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I'm glad
the current discussions center on batteries. My exides, 8+ years old are
now dead. And while I was very curious and interested in various pulse
units that claimed an ability to reverse sulfation, I've never heard of anyone
who actually used one. This is, of course, in spite of the glowing
testimonials. Anyway, I think its time for new batteries, and perhaps
after I've recovered from buying those I'd consider upgrading the charger.
The GE charger is a robust beast, but my conclusion after asking questions and
speaking to a couple of charger manufacturers, is that there is a benefit to the
new types of chargers that have separate bulk charge, topping charge, and float
cycles.
Here are
my questions:
1. While we have all
heard that the Trojans are the best 6V EV batteries, how do the different sized
Trojans compare with each other? A battery wholesaler told me that Trojan
6V units are T145 (highest capacity), T125, and T105 (lowest capacity).
(They supposedly also have a cheapie that no self respecting GE owner would
buy.) In my case, I don't need the highest capacity, so would compromise
capacity for longer life, lower maintenance, and lower cost, in that
order.
2. Are there any other
very good non Trojan brands?
3. How is Deka?
I ask because I've been told that there is a Deka factory with an outlet in PA
that sells, when available, case blems deeply discounted.
4. Has anyone out
there replaced the GE charger with an updated unit?
5. Has anyone any
experience with Deltran, a unit that makes a high frequency charger with the
stages of charge?
6. Does anyone have
any modern chargers they'd like to sell cheap to someone who wants to update
their tractor?
That's it
for now. Although I'll warn you that I'll soon ask about anyone's
experience in updated the GE controls with solid state drives such as the
Curtiss.
Steve
Naugler
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