Trojan 8V-GEL – renewable energy storage, cabins and remote sites – 140Ah 8V

Quick answer: Drivers and owners of solar power systems know this one as the Trojan 8V-GEL. Nominal voltage is 8V, the same as most equipment of this kind.

Getting the best from the Trojan 8V-GEL

A farm's electric fence system depends on stored solar energy after dark. Keep a logbook of monthly readings. After many seasons of daily cycling, most solar batteries show a clear fall in autonomy.

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How gel batteries work and how to look after them

Silica powder turns the acid in a gel cell into a firm jelly. Boats and caravans like gel because nothing leaks in a rough sea or on a bumpy road. Fast chargers designed for car batteries can damage gel cells.

Other options with identical dimensions

Other references from our catalogue with the same measurements and terminal position.

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Your questions answered

Why choose the Trojan 8V-GEL

Your solar system specifies the Trojan 8V-GEL? Here it is. Cycle life depends a lot on how deeply the bank is drained each night. Comparing capacity per battery on screen makes the maths easier.

140Ah is right in the usual range for solar power systems.

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Before you order: a quick checklist

• ✓ A case of 262 × 181 × 276 mm must sit flat with the clamp closed.
• ✓ With 140Ah of capacity, hold it up to the figure on the outgoing unit or in your equipment manual.
• ✓ This reference uses gel. If your current battery has a different technology printed on it, find out why before switching.