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Trojan SSIG 12 230 · Solar battery 12V 209Ah

Reference: BOL-TROJAN-SSIG 12 230

Trojan SSIG 12 230: solar battery with 12 V and 209 Ah, measuring 380 × 176 × 373 mm.

The Trojan SSIG 12 230 at a glance

The Trojan SSIG 12 230 is a deep-cycle battery for off-grid solar systems: it stores the day's energy for use at night and withstands years of charge and discharge cycles. Its capacity is rated at 20 hours (C20); at slower discharge rates the usable capacity is higher.

The SSIG 12 230 belongs to the Trojan TROJAN SOLAR SIGNATURA 100 CICLOS 50% DOD range. See all Trojan batteries

What it means that the SSIG 12 230 is lead-acid

The SSIG 12 230 is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. Avoid leaving them discharged, as they sulphate, and charge them with a charger that cuts off or switches to maintenance when finished.

Trojan SSIG 12 230 vs SSIG 12 255, SAGM 12 205 and SPRE 12 225: which one to choose?

What sets the SSIG 12 230 apart from its neighbours in the Trojan range:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Trojan SSIG 12 230 (this one)209 Ah380 × 176 × 37352 kg
Trojan SSIG 12 255229 Ah380 × 176 × 37356 kg
Trojan SAGM 12 205205 Ah380 × 176 × 35759 kg
Trojan SPRE 12 225204 Ah380 × 176 × 37460 kg
  • Trojan SSIG 12 255: 20 Ah more, the same dimensions.
  • Trojan SAGM 12 205: 4 Ah less, a different height (357 mm instead of 373 mm), AGM technology. It is the option if your battery tray cannot take the 373 mm height of the SSIG 12 230.
  • Trojan SPRE 12 225: 5 Ah less, the same dimensions.

Equivalents and alternatives to the Trojan SSIG 12 230

Same dimensions and polarity as the SSIG 12 230, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the SSIG 12 230 can also be replaced by an EFB or AGM of the same size if you want more cycles.

ModelTechnologyCapacityDimensions (mm)
Trojan SPRE 12 225Lead-acid204 Ah380 × 176 × 374

Check this before ordering the Trojan SSIG 12 230

  • Your current battery should say about 209 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • The SSIG 12 230 needs 380 × 176 × 373 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.

Frequently asked questions about the Trojan SSIG 12 230

Trojan SSIG 12 230 or SSIG 12 255?

Compared with the SSIG 12 230, the Trojan SSIG 12 255 has 20 Ah more. With 229 Ah, the SSIG 12 255 runs longer between charges than the SSIG 12 230 (209 Ah). Both measure 380 × 176 × 373 mm, so they fit the same tray.

Trojan SSIG 12 230 or SAGM 12 205: what changes?

Mainly the height: the SSIG 12 230 is 373 mm tall and the Trojan SAGM 12 205 357 mm, with the same length and width and 205 Ah against 209 Ah. Before choosing between the SSIG 12 230 and the SAGM 12 205, measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.

How much does the Trojan SSIG 12 230 weigh?

The SSIG 12 230 weighs 52 kg. For reference, the Trojan SSIG 12 255 (229 Ah) weighs 56 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Trojan SSIG 12 230?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Trojan SPRE 12 225. As the SSIG 12 230 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

Keep comparing: alternatives to the SSIG 12 230

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