The Victron Lead Carbon Battery 12V/106Ah is a deep-cycle battery built for solar storage, off-grid systems and backup power. Lead carbon chemistry improves charge acceptance and cycle life compared with standard lead-acid batteries, which suits systems that see regular partial-state-of-charge cycling. M8 threaded insert terminals give a secure, vibration-resistant connection for professional installations.

Key features of this lead carbon battery

• Chemistry, lead carbon plates improve charge acceptance and extend cycle life versus conventional VRLA or AGM batteries.
• Voltage and capacity, 12V nominal, 106Ah, and can be wired in series or parallel for higher voltage or capacity banks.
• Terminals, M8 threaded inserts for a firm connection to cable lugs and bus bars.
• Cycling, deep-cycle design tolerates regular discharge and recharge, including partial-state-of-charge operation typical of solar use.
• Weight, 35.5 kg.
• System fit, works with Victron charge controllers, MultiPlus and Quattro inverter/chargers, and BMV or SmartShunt monitors set to a lead-acid profile.

Product overview

Carbon additives in the negative plate reduce sulphation during partial-state-of-charge cycling, one of the common causes of early failure in solar storage batteries that rarely reach a full charge before the next discharge. This keeps capacity more consistent over the battery's service life than a standard flooded or AGM equivalent. M8 threaded inserts hold torque more reliably than bolt-through terminals where cables are routed under load.

Made by Victron Energy, this battery works within the Victron ecosystem: MPPT charge controllers with a lead-acid preset, MultiPlus and Quattro inverter/chargers, and BMV or SmartShunt monitors. Wire in series for 24V or 48V banks, or in parallel to add capacity at 12V.

Applications

Suited to off-grid solar storage on residential, agricultural and remote sites, backup power systems with regular cycling, marine and leisure setups, and mobile or vehicle-based power including campervans and commercial vehicles. It also works within series-wired 24V or 48V off-grid battery banks.

Installation notes

Fit by a qualified electrician or experienced solar installer. At 35.5 kg, use proper manual handling and install in a ventilated enclosure suited to lead-acid chemistry. Rate all cabling for the system's maximum current and torque M8 terminal bolts to the manufacturer's specification. Grid-connected solar PV installations should meet G98 or G99 requirements as applicable. Do not mix battery chemistries or capacities within the same bank.

What's included

• 1 x Victron Lead Carbon Battery 12V/106Ah (M8)