Mastervolt, the Dutch-based manufacturer of innovative new electrical products, has proudly launched a range of three new 6-volt AGM batteries. Each high-capacity model is designed to form a building block for a fully customised battery bank, allowing for 12, 24 or 48-volt banks to be created in restricted space onboard.

The new batteries are entirely maintenance free, and can be mounted either vertically, or horizontally. They are also completely safe, as any gasses released during charging are reabsorbed inside. The cases are sealed, and are ventilated by the surrounding air, so there is no need for complex vented battery boxes. Should the battery be significantly overcharged in a faulty system, then a special safety valve will vent away the pressure.

Mastervolt already has an extensive range of Value Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) marine batteries, but the new 6-volt range fills the gap between the 2-volt and the 12-volt models. This has greatly increased the choice of ‘building blocks’ to make a fully customised battery bank, especially as each 6-volt battery is fitted with double terminals to aid multiple connections.

A typical installation could be to provide 24-volts at 400Ah. Normally, two pairs of 12-volt batteries would have to be cross linked, requiring several connections and a lot of floor space. Now, all that is needed are four, very compact 6-volt 400Ah cells simply connected in series.

The new batteries are ideal for moderate cycling applications, such as the new generation of hybrid drives, and are slim enough to be installed under deck furniture. They preserve their charge even after a long winter lay-up.

“Mastervolt is increasingly being recognised as a supplier of top quality batteries,” said Marc Persoon, Mastervolt’s Marketing Manager. “The new 6-volt AGM batteries allow a much simpler build-up of a battery bank. Obvious beneficiaries are the latest 48-volt e-propulsion systems, which can take advantage of this increased flexibility.”

The new 6-volt range brings the total of Mastervolt battery choices to 31, and the Company is dedicated to a green policy on production and recycling. No cadmium or mercury is used, and a recycling service is offered to Mastervolt customers, which is entirely free, apart from carriage to the factory.

“Our concerns to minimise harmful elements in our batteries, whilst also increasing their service life, led us to pioneer the highly advanced Lithium Ion marine battery,” Persoon added.

The 6-volt battery is available in three capacities; 260Ah, 340Ah and 400Ah.

Recommended retail pricing:
AGM 6/260 ah £262.00 plus VAT
AGM 6/340 ah £336.00 plus VAT
AGM 6/400 ah £380.00 plus VAT

Details of the rest of the 31-model range can be found at www.mastervolt.com/batteries