What is the difference between a starting and a deep cycle battery?

A starting battery gives a short heavy burst. A deep cycle battery gives a steady current over hours and survives being run down. Leisure use needs the second kind.

Can one battery do both jobs?

Dual purpose AGM batteries exist and are a fair compromise for small setups. For anything larger, keep the starting and the house batteries separate.

Marine and leisure batteries in Kenya

Marine and leisure use calls for a battery that can be discharged deeply and recharged many times, rather than one built only for engine starting. AGM and gel units handle this well and cope with movement and damp.

Tell us what you are powering and for how long between charges and we will size the battery, or a small bank, to match.

Common questions

What is the difference between a starting and a deep cycle battery?: A starting battery gives a short heavy burst. A deep cycle battery gives a steady current over hours and survives being run down. Leisure use needs the second kind.
Can one battery do both jobs?: Dual purpose AGM batteries exist and are a fair compromise for small setups. For anything larger, keep the starting and the house batteries separate.