First of all, hi! Great forum.
I want to build a 36v battery pack for a trolling motor. The motor specs listed say the max draw is 53 amps.i will seldom run the motor at full speed, but I will run it all day some days.
I have been using FLA group 27 batteries connected in parallel, but they will only last a couple of years, and I'm looking for something that will last a bit longer. What amp hour rating should I shoot for and what chemistry would work best? I do fish in freezing temperatures from time to time so that is a concern. I have looked at some off the shelf batteries, but I'm not sure how they would react to running in parallel and how to charge them. Plus I'm not made of money.
I am considering this build because I hope to parlay this into a "powerwall" system for my home some day soon.
That is for the help!
I want to build a 36v battery pack for a trolling motor. The motor specs listed say the max draw is 53 amps.i will seldom run the motor at full speed, but I will run it all day some days.
I have been using FLA group 27 batteries connected in parallel, but they will only last a couple of years, and I'm looking for something that will last a bit longer. What amp hour rating should I shoot for and what chemistry would work best? I do fish in freezing temperatures from time to time so that is a concern. I have looked at some off the shelf batteries, but I'm not sure how they would react to running in parallel and how to charge them. Plus I'm not made of money.
I am considering this build because I hope to parlay this into a "powerwall" system for my home some day soon.
That is for the help!