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Originally Posted by Charles Freeborn
That's not the intention of a deep cycle. They're meant to have more amperage throughout the discharge cycle i.e. deeper cycle. Any lead acid battery does not like being left dead for long periods of time. Spend your effort on reminding yourself to plug the dang tender in. You know, set a buzzer on your phone or something...
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^^^^This is the correct answer^^^^^^^^^Automotive batteries will stay 'lit' for a looong time if: A) There is no parasitic draw above 50 Ma B) The case and terminals are clean and free of moister and debris.
Which leads me to another little known fact. Electrons inside the battery cells escape through the vents and the case. The more premium (cost) of batteries - the thicker the case is..........