GEL Battery 12V 230Ah Ultracell UCG-230-12 large GEL type monobloc battery that does not require maintenance.

Characteristics of the GEL Battery 12V 230Ah Ultracell UCG-230-12

The Ultracell UCG-230-12 12V 230Ah GEL Battery does not require maintenance, as it is a sealed monoblock battery, so it can be installed indoors with little ventilation. It is also a battery that, because it is made of ABS, has great resistance to the most demanding external conditions and is very resistant to the sulfuric acid that it stores inside.

The Ultracell UCG-230-12 12V 230Ah GEL Battery has high quality and durability as well as excellent performance and versatility of use, it is a very competitive battery in the photovoltaic sector and with technical characteristics that are very attractive in comparison with other batteries from well-known manufacturers.

The compact size of the 12V 230Ah Ultracell UCG-230-12 GEL Battery makes it easy to transport and handle. Even if it is overturned, it will not spill acid, but it is recommended that it not be overturned during transport or during handling, nor of course, during operation. To optimize the useful life of the Ultracell UCG-230-12 GEL 12V 230Ah Battery, it is also recommended that its discharges not exceed 30%, so it is a battery that, although it does occasionally accept deep discharges that are taken as a habit it can significantly shorten its lifespan.

The GEL battery for solar panels is, with more than 62.2 kg, a 12V monobloc battery of the VRLA type and deep cycle GEL. To list a series of characteristics, we could say the following:

- It can be installed in places without ventilation or in sensitive environments such as power supply for hospital devices and the like.

- Despite its weight, it is easier to transport, since the battery does not leak liquid even if it is tilted or knocked over.

- It is a VRLA (Valve Regulated Acid) type GEL technology battery.

- It has a very considerable durability because it is a deep cycle, since with discharges of less than 30% we can exceed 3000 life cycles. On the other hand, if the downloads are around 50%, the life cycles will be over 1200.

- Greater resistance to vibrations, so it works very well as a service battery in caravans, as long as its volume and weight are not a problem.

Other interesting technical characteristics of the 12V 230Ah Ultracell UCG-230-12 GEL Battery can be the following:

- Dimensions of 522 x 240 x 218 (224 including the connection terminal) mm.

- Approximate weight of 61 kg

- Capacity in C100: 230Ah

- F11 type terminal for screw.

- Absolute limit voltage with discharged battery: 10.8V.

- VRLA battery without maintenance (Valve Regulated Lead Acid).

- GEL technology with acid combined with silica powder.

- Lead plates with calcium to facilitate the recombination of gases.

The 12V 230Ah Ultracell UCG-230-12 GEL Battery is from the manufacturer Ultracell. We get a great product with the quality guarantee that this entails thanks to the controls in the production processes and final product tests. If we use the battery connected to a solar installation, it is very important to use a solar charge regulator that is configured according to this battery model so that the charge is correct. On the other hand, if we use a battery charger we should not exceed 25A or 30A of charge and that this be at the correct voltage for the GEL battery.

The GEl battery for solar panels has a nominal capacity of 200Ah in C10, 206Ah in C20 and 230Ah in C100.

Common uses of the GEL Battery 12V 230Ah Ultracell UCG-230-12

The Ultracell UCG-230-12 12V 230Ah GEL Battery is a large monobloc battery. We can use it for many purposes, such as:

- Feed the service consumption of a caravan.

- Lighting and small consumption such as TV, mobile charges, etc. in isolated installations.

- Use with or without inverter, although we do not recommend exceeding 800-1000W at 12V, and if we put it in a 24V system with 2 units in series, a maximum of 2000-2500W.

- Use for signaling and automated night stationary lighting.

- We can carry the consumption of a small refrigerator in summer in a solar installation, although we must bear in mind that a certain amount of solar power is necessary for the battery to charge properly.

- Backup battery for isolated applications, telecommunications backup.

The thing to avoid is using this battery to power electric motors or other traction operations.

The Ultracell UCG-230-12 12V 230Ah GEL Battery works fantastically for small solar installations, however, the charge must be kept high to maximize the useful life of the Ultracell UCG-230-12 12V 230Ah GEL Battery. , since if it remains low in charge of a while it loses capacity and its useful life is reduced.

Installation of the GEL Battery 12V 230Ah Ultracell UCG-230-12

The 12V 230Ah Ultracell UCG-230-12 GEL Battery has a considerable weight, we do not recommend moving it unless it is with the help of another person. It is not recommended to join several of these batteries in parallel, since so many requirements have to be met for the proper functioning of this type of connection that it is practically unfeasible.

In addition, to take care of the GEL battery for solar panels, it does not have to be exposed to high temperatures or extreme conditions of cold or heat, as well as direct sunlight.