Summary: Drivers and owners of boats and motorhomes know this one as the Exide ES1000-6. Capacity of 195Ah and 900A for cold starts are the numbers to compare.
About the Exide ES1000-6
Many skippers and caravanners find the Exide ES1000-6 code on a battery box label, faded but readable. Built with gel technology, it suits installations where spills and fumes are unwelcome. Comparing capacity and weight on screen beats guessing in a chandlery.
Big reserve: 195Ah is high for boats and motorhomes. At 28 kg, it is light for its capacity.
6VVoltage
195AhCapacity, 20-hour rate (C20)
900ACold cranking current (EN)
Before you order: a quick checklist
- ✓ Check that the alternator or controller suits gel.
- ✓ Dimensions to compare: 244 × 190 × 275 mm. Do not forget the base ledge, which the hold-down clamp grips on many vehicles.
- ✓ Terminal layout: positive on the right-hand side. If your original is the mirror image, choose another reference rather than stretching the leads.
Technical figures at a glance
MakeExide
ReferenceES1000-6
Product lineEXIDE MARINA GEL
Applicationboats and motorhomes
Voltage6V
Capacity, 20-hour rate (C20)195Ah
Cold cranking current (EN)900A
Watt-hours1000 Wh
Battery technologyGel
Outer measurements244 × 190 × 275 mm
Weight28 kg
Polaritypositive on the right-hand side
EAN barcode3661024035811
Questions and answers
How much energy does the Exide ES1000-6 store?
The rated energy is 1000 Wh. It is a useful number for comparing batteries of different voltages.
Will I need help carrying this battery?
The weight is 28 kg. Heavier batteries generally contain more lead and active material.
About the technology: gel
Thickened electrolyte keeps the acid evenly spread through the cell. Deep cycling is where gel batteries really shine. Fast chargers designed for car batteries can damage gel cells.
More options
Got the old battery's label in front of you? Compare it once more, then order online at baterias.online. Not quite the right size? Have a look at other batteries for boats and motorhomes.
Fitting and everyday care
A campervan on a rainy week in Scotland leans hard on its leisure battery. Use identical batteries of the same age when connecting several in parallel. After several seasons of heavy cycling, most leisure batteries show a clear drop in range.
