{"product_id":"victron-lead-carbon-battery-160ah","title":"Victron Lead Carbon Battery 12V 160Ah M8 | BAT612116081","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Victron Lead Carbon 12V\/160Ah battery is a deep-cycle lead acid battery with carbon-enhanced negative plates, built for cyclic and standby use where partial state of charge operation is common. It suits off-grid solar systems, backup power installations and marine or vehicle applications needing a reliable, maintenance-tolerant battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlate construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, carbon-enhanced negative plates reduce sulphation and extend cycle life compared to standard AGM or flooded lead acid batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e, 12V nominal voltage with 160Ah capacity, providing 1,920Wh of stored energy per unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminals\u003c\/strong\u003e, M8 threaded insert terminals allow secure, torque-controlled connections for high-current cabling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartial state of charge performance\u003c\/strong\u003e, performs well under PSoC conditions, suiting solar systems with irregular charging profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharger compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e, works with Victron chargers, inverter\/chargers and MPPT solar charge controllers using standard lead acid charge profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e, 55kg, reflecting the dense construction typical of deep-cycle lead carbon cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLead carbon batteries use a blend of activated carbon mixed into the negative active material of the lead plates. This reduces the build-up of lead sulphate crystals during partial state of charge cycling, a common cause of premature failure in lead acid batteries used in solar systems. The result is longer service life and steadier capacity retention over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M8 threaded insert terminals are a practical advantage in professional installations. They accept bolted lugs directly rather than relying on post-style connections, giving a more secure, vibration-resistant joint. This matters in mobile or marine installations and anywhere cable management and terminal integrity count.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 160Ah, this battery is often used as a building block in larger battery banks. Units can be wired in parallel to raise capacity, or in series-parallel to reach higher system voltages. Victron's battery management and monitoring tools work with lead carbon chemistry using standard lead acid settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-grid solar storage with frequent partial state of charge cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackup power systems needing a deep-cycle battery with extended service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine and leisure vehicle installations needing bolted-terminal batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelecom and remote monitoring sites with irregular charge and discharge patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-battery banks in 12V, 24V or 48V off-grid systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Victron Lead Carbon Battery 12V\/160Ah (M8)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitting should be carried out by a qualified electrician or experienced solar installer. At 55kg, this battery needs appropriate handling equipment and a ventilated enclosure. Cabling must be correctly rated for the system's maximum current draw, with M8 bolted lugs torqued correctly on the threaded insert terminals. When connecting multiple batteries in a bank, follow Victron's guidance on balanced cabling for even charge and discharge distribution across all units.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victron Energy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52095575523616,"sku":"BAT612116081","price":387.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8148\/1504\/files\/ledandsolar-bat612116081-1.webp?v=1785754163","url":"https:\/\/www.ledandsolar.co.uk\/products\/victron-lead-carbon-battery-160ah","provider":"LED \u0026 Solar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}