Flooded Lead Acid Batteries

Flooded lead acid (FLA) batteries have the longest track record in solar electric use, and are still used in the majority of stand-alone alternative energy systems. They have the longest life and the lowest cost per amp-hour of any option. On the other hand, in order to enjoy these advantages they require regular maintenance in the form of watering, equalizing charges and keeping the top and terminals clean. Some examples of flooded lead-acid batteries used in solar and wind electric systems are 6 Volt golf-cart batteries, 6 Volt L-16's and 2 Volt industrial cells for large systems.

Please Note: Lead-acid battery prices have been fluctuating frequently due to the changing cost of lead. We do our best to reflect current prices on the site; however they are subject to change.

More Info on Flooded Lead Acid Deep Cycle Batteries

Trojan Battery Company Overview

Amy Beaudet, Solar Queen at altE, sits down with Stacey Delzeit and Jeff Struiksma from Trojan Battery Company. The three discuss the history of Trojan Battery, their deep cycle battery products and uses, and some battery maintenance tips.

FLA's And Partial State of Charge (PSoC)

Amy, Stacey, and Jeff discuss Trojan Battery's "Smart Carbon" additive, which allows their RE and industrial battery lines to charge faster and last about 15% longer when operating at PSoC./p>

Product Name	Volts ↓	Amp Hours	Price
Crown Battery 235Ah 6V Flooded Lead Acid Battery	6 V	235 A-H	$170.13
Crown Battery 390Ah 6V Flooded Lead Acid Battery	6 V	390 A-H	$316.73
MK 8L16LTP FLA 370 AH (20HR)6V LTP Terminal	6 V	370 A-H	$308.90
Crown Battery 215Ah 12V Flooded Lead Acid Battery	12 V	215 A-H	$351.25