{"product_id":"100ah-12v-gel-deep-cycle-battery-leisure-battery-for-motorhomes-caravans-boats","title":"100Ah 12V Gel Deep Cycle Battery - Leisure Battery for Motorhomes, Caravans \u0026 Boats","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Photonic Universe 100Ah 12V Gel Deep Cycle Battery - Leisure Battery for Motorhomes, Caravans \u0026 Boats --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#222; line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Photonic Universe 100Ah 12V Gel Battery is a \u003cstrong\u003eValve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) deep cycle battery\u003c\/strong\u003e filled with a special gel-type electrolyte. It's \u003cstrong\u003enon-spillable, completely sealed, and maintenance-free\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a safe and low-fuss leisure battery for motorhomes, caravans, campervans, and boats, with excellent solar charge acceptance for solar and wind charging setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Six-tile stat strip --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:table; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-row;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell; width:16.6%; background:#008377CF; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:12px 6px; font-weight:bold; font-size:14px;\"\u003eNominal Voltage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:normal; font-size:13px;\"\u003e12V\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell; width:16.6%; background:#008377CF; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:12px 6px; font-weight:bold; font-size:14px;\"\u003eCapacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:normal; font-size:13px;\"\u003e100Ah (10h) \/ 108Ah (20h)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell; width:16.6%; background:#008377CF; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:12px 6px; font-weight:bold; font-size:14px;\"\u003eMax Charge Current\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:normal; font-size:13px;\"\u003e20A\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell; width:16.6%; background:#008377CF; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:12px 6px; font-weight:bold; font-size:14px;\"\u003eSelf-Discharge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:normal; font-size:13px;\"\u003e\u0026lt;1% per month\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell; width:16.6%; background:#008377CF; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:12px 6px; font-weight:bold; font-size:14px;\"\u003eOperating Range\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:normal; font-size:13px;\"\u003e-10°C to +50°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell; width:16.6%; background:#008377CF; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:12px 6px; font-weight:bold; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWeight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:normal; font-size:13px;\"\u003e30.3 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Teal callout: informational --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #008377CF; background:#e6f3f2; padding:12px 16px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eWhat Makes Gel Different from AGM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gel batteries use a thickened gel electrolyte rather than a glass-fibre mat. This gives them an even \u003cstrong\u003ewider working temperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e (functioning well down to -10°C) and a \u003cstrong\u003elower self-discharge rate\u003c\/strong\u003e than typical AGM batteries, at the tradeoff of a lower maximum charge current.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Amber callout: charging --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #d98c00; background:#fdf3e3; padding:12px 16px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#d98c00;\"\u003eCharging Current Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This battery's \u003cstrong\u003emaximum charging current is 20A\u003c\/strong\u003e — noticeably lower than an equivalent AGM battery. Check your solar charge controller or mains charger output doesn't exceed this limit, and confirm it has a gel-compatible charge profile.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Feature grid --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:table; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-row;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell; width:33.3%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #008377CF; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eSealed Gel Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Completely sealed and maintenance-free, with no electrolyte top-ups required, and less internal corrosion and degradation than a standard wet-cell battery.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell; width:33.3%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #008377CF; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eWide Working Temperature Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Performs well in cold conditions down to \u003cstrong\u003e-10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a strong option for boats and vehicles used through UK winters.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell; width:33.3%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #008377CF; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eVery Low Self-Discharge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        At under 1% per month, this battery holds its charge exceptionally well during storage, ahead of typical AGM self-discharge rates.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell; width:33.3%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #008377CF; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eStrong Deep-Discharge Recovery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Recovers well after being deeply discharged, suiting leisure use where the battery is run down overnight and recharged the following day.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell; width:33.3%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #008377CF; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eFlexible Mounting Position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Doesn't need to stay strictly upright, and offers good resistance to shock and vibration — useful in the confined battery lockers typical of caravans and boats.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell; width:33.3%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #008377CF; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"color:#008377CF;\"\u003eLong Service Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Typically lasts more than 5 years, and up to 10 years with good care — longer than the typical service life of an equivalent AGM battery.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Spec table --\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; font-weight:bold; padding:8px;\"\u003eElectrical Specifications\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNominal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNominal Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100Ah (10-hour rate) \/ 108Ah (20-hour rate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMaximum Charging Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSelf-Discharge Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;1% per month\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCycle Lifetime (at 30% D.O.D.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1200–1300 cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePressure Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSafety valve installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; font-weight:bold; padding:8px;\"\u003ePhysical \u0026amp; Build Specifications\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBattery Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGel (VRLA), sealed lead-acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTerminal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eF13 (bolts and washers included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e-10°C to +50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e331 x 173 x 217 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30.3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTypical Service Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMore than 5 years typical, up to 10 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIncluded in Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBattery, user manual, terminal bolts and washers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; padding:10px 14px; font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between a Gel battery and an AGM battery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eBoth are sealed, maintenance-free lead-acid designs, but Gel batteries use a thickened electrolyte gel rather than a glass-fibre mat. This gives Gel batteries a \u003cstrong\u003ewider working temperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elower self-discharge rate\u003c\/strong\u003e, though typically at a lower maximum charging current than an equivalent AGM battery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; padding:10px 14px; font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eIs this battery suitable for a solar charging setup?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eYes — this battery has excellent solar charge acceptance. Just make sure your solar charge controller's output current doesn't exceed the battery's \u003cstrong\u003e20A maximum charging current\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that the controller has a Gel-specific charge profile if available.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; padding:10px 14px; font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eDoes this battery cope well with cold weather?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eYes — Gel batteries have a \u003cstrong\u003ewider working temperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e than typical AGM batteries and perform well in cold conditions down to \u003cstrong\u003e-10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a good option for winter use in a boat or motorhome.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; padding:10px 14px; font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eDoes this battery need to be kept upright?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eNo — the Gel design means the battery's \u003cstrong\u003eposition doesn't have to be upright at all times\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving more flexibility when fitting it into a tight battery locker.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; padding:10px 14px; font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow long will this battery last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eTypical service life is \u003cstrong\u003emore than 5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, and with good care — avoiding deep over-discharge and staying within the rated temperature range — it can last up to \u003cstrong\u003e10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cycle life is rated at 1200–1300 cycles at 30% depth of discharge.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Photonic Universe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65349244092765,"sku":"GEL100AH","price":217.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/100Ah12VGelDeepCycleBattery-LeisureBattery.jpg?v=1784830218","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/100ah-12v-gel-deep-cycle-battery-leisure-battery-for-motorhomes-caravans-boats","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}