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Old 03-23-2012, 10:28 AM   #9 (permalink)
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The structure of the lead plates are different. "Starting" type batteries have more porous plates to create more surface area and thus can put out more amps, but the lead degrades much quicker under deep cycling. You need a true "deep cycle" lead acid battery if you're even thinking about putting many cycles on them.

I also combined the OP's two threads in one to keep the info all together.
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