PE-GC8V 8V Deep Cycle Flooded Battery
Model PE-GC8V · Flooded Deep Cycle Batteries
An 8-volt, 170 Ah (20-hr) flooded lead acid deep cycle battery in the BCI GC8 golf cart group size, delivering 325 minutes of reserve capacity at 25 A in the same GC2-style footprint as the 6-volt model. Ideal for 48V golf car packs, floor care, aerial work platforms, and renewable energy storage.
Voltage
8 V (nominal)
Capacity (20-hr rate)
170 Ah
Weight (wet)
62 lb (28 kg)
BCI Group Size
GC8
Features
- Deep cycle flooded lead acid (FLA), non-sealed construction
- 4-cell, 8-volt design in BCI Group GC8 footprint
- Heat-sealed polypropylene case
- Molded-In UTL terminals with stainless steel hardware
- Standard vent caps, bayonet caps optional
- 1.270 minimum specific gravity at full charge
- Suited for golf cars, floor care, aerial work platforms, renewable energy storage, and utility vehicles/RV
Technical Specifications
| Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 8 V (nominal) |
| BCI Group Size | GC8 |
| Type | Flooded lead acid (FLA), non-sealed, deep cycle |
| Number of Cells | 4 |
| Capacity Ratings | |
| Capacity (20-hr rate) | 170 Ah |
| Capacity (1-hr rate) | 96 Ah |
| Capacity (2-hr rate) | 111 Ah |
| Capacity (5-hr rate) | 133 Ah |
| Capacity (6-hr rate) | 138 Ah |
| Capacity (10-hr rate) | 151 Ah |
| Capacity (48-hr rate) | 180 Ah |
| Capacity (72-hr rate) | 185 Ah |
| Capacity (100-hr rate) | 189 Ah |
| Reserve Capacity @ 25 A | 325 min |
| Reserve Capacity @ 56 A | 118 min |
| Reserve Capacity @ 75 A | 82 min |
| Mechanical | |
| Length | 10-1/4 in (260 mm) |
| Width | 7-1/8 in (181 mm) |
| Height | 11-1/4 in (286 mm) |
| Weight (wet) | 62 lb (28 kg) |
| Terminal Type | Molded-In UTL |
| Terminal Torque | 95-105 in-lb (7.9-8.8 ft-lb) |
| Connection Hardware | Stainless steel hexnut with SS split-ring lock washer (5/16" positive and negative) |
| Case Material | Polypropylene, heat sealed |
| Specific Gravity at Full Charge | 1.270 minimum |
| Vent Cap | Standard, bayonet optional |
| Charging & Temperature | |
| Charge Profile - Bulk | 9.80 ± 0.20 V at 17.0 A to setpoint |
| Charge Profile - Absorption | 9.80 V, taper to 5.1 A, 2-3 hr |
| Charge Profile - Float (optional) | 8.68 V, unlimited duration |
| Charge Profile - Equalize | 10.20 ± 0.20 V, 1-3 hr every 30 days |
| Charge Time from Full Discharge | 9-12 hr |
| Charge Termination | Time (2-4 hr) or dV/dt 4 mV/cell/hr |
| Temperature Correction | -0.112 V per 10 °F above 80 °F |
| Charging Temperature Range | 0 to 120 °F (-18 to 49 °C) |
| Discharging Temperature Range | -20 to 120 °F (-29 to 49 °C) |
| Equalization Interval | Every 30 days in active service |
| Applications | |
| Typical Applications | Golf cars, floor care, aerial work platforms, renewable energy storage, utility vehicles and RV |
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