At a glance: Battery Exide ES1600 at a glance: 140Ah 12V 900A, intended for boats and motorhomes. Capacity of 140Ah and 900A for cold starts are the numbers to compare.
About the Exide ES1600
Narrowboats and fishing boats sometimes carry a Exide ES1600 too. Weighing 47 kg, it is worth planning how to lift it into a cramped locker. Buying batteries online saves hauling a heavy unit to a chandlery and back.
A capacity of 140Ah matches what many vehicles and machines in this group expect.
12VVolts
140AhCapacity (C20)
900AStarting power (EN)
Will the Exide ES1600 fit?
- ✓ Cold cranking current reaches 900A. It ought to equal the carmaker's requirement at minimum, more so for diesels in cold winters.
- ✓ Built with gel technology: if your vehicle or system was set up for another chemistry, check the charging settings first.
- ✓ Tape measure time: 513 × 223 × 223 mm is the footprint and height of this case. Leave a little clearance for the clamp and the cable lugs.
Exide ES1600 data sheet
Questions buyers ask about the Exide ES1600
Is the Exide ES1600 part of a wider range?
Yes: it is part of EXIDE MARINA GEL. Other members of that family use the same technology.
Where can I find the barcode number?
The barcode number is 3661024035767. Workshops use it to match orders exactly.
Can I use the Exide ES1600 instead of my old battery?
Read the part number on your existing battery and look up the original fitment in the manual. If either points to ES1600, or the figures agree, it will work.
Care tips for gel batteries
Thick plates in many gel batteries suit deep cycling. Golf buggies and scrubbers often run on gel. Do not equalise gel batteries.
Same size and layout
Same format, different makers: these alternatives match the Exide ES1600 in size and layout.
Varta LA170Exide EN1100Exide EP1500Exide ER850Exide ET1300
See also
Ordering the Exide ES1600 online at baterias.online is simple once the code checks out. Checking the terminal side takes ten seconds and saves a lot of bother.
Getting the best from the Exide ES1600
Narrowboat crews rely on their batteries for days between charges. Use the same cable length for each battery in a parallel bank. Years of nightly cycling eventually take their toll on any leisure battery.
