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WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 Group 31 AGM Deep Cycle Battery

WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 is 12V 100Ah Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) BCI Group 31 battery, designed for various off-the-grid, float and deep-cycle applications like solar/wind battery, UPS backup battery, security/medical battery, RV house battery, electric trolling motor battery, etc.

Due to its balanced design and features, WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 is one of the most popular deep-cycle AGM batteries in its class, offering the users very good performances and affordable price.

Published: May 11, 2020.

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WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 Features and Specifications

WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 features nominal voltage of 12 volts, nominal (20h) capacity of 106 Ah and 10h capacity of 100 Ah - since it is intended for solar/wind applications and it is expected to provide power during the night for '10 hours', WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 is labeled with its actual '10 hours' capacity.

Since the WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 is sealed AGM battery, it may be operated in any position except upside down.

Physical dimensions of the WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 are (L x W x H) 13.0 x 6.8 x 8.7 inches (33 x 17.3 x 22 cm) and as such, it belongs to the BCI 31 battery group with a maximum allowed battery size of ~13 x 6.8 x 9.44 inches.

WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 battery weighs around 67 pounds (~30.4 kg), which is in range with other similar group 31 batteries.

WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 internal resistance is ~4.9 mΩ, and although it is not designed as a starting/cranking battery, it is nonetheless able to provide 1200 Amps for 5 seconds.

The manufacturer doesn't state actual Reserve Capacity value, but according to the battery's discharge tables, Reserve Capacity is slightly over 180 minutes (3+ hours). Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and Marine Cranking Amps (MCA/CA) values are not given - after all, this is NOT starting/cranking battery.

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WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 features T11 terminal posts (positive to the left side of the battery).

When the WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 battery is being used in standby/float applications (UPS battery, security systems, etc.), its charging voltage should be in the 13.5 - 13.8 volts range, with a temperature coefficient of -20mV/°C.

When the WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 battery is used in deep cycle applications (solar/wind off-the-grid applications, electric vehicles, etc.), charging voltage should be in the 14.4 - 15.0 volts range, with a temperature coefficient of -30mV/°C.

Note: Regardless of the actual use, the maximum charging current should be kept below 30 Amps, in order to prolong the battery operating life, avoid overheating, and even gassing. That means that if the battery was discharged below 50% DoD (~53 Ah), it will take at least 2 hours to recharge the battery using 30 Amps charging current.

Personally, don't charge it with 25+ Amps currents - preferably, keep the charging currents below 20 Amps and the battery will last for a long time. Battery features pure lead plates and extra-long float life (10-12 years), so keeping the charging currents in check can achieve really extra long operating life.

WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 Discharging Charts

Constant current discharge features of the WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 are given in the following chart - values are given in Amps, at 77°F/25°C:

End Battery Voltage End Cell Voltage 10 min 15 min 20 min 30 min 45 min 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 5 hours 10 hours 20 hours
10.8 1.80 167.6 143.7 123.5 92.1 68.7 55.1 33.1 24.6 17.2 10.0 5.2
10.5 1.75 186.3 154.0 130.8 96.5 71.3 57.1 34.4 25.4 17.6 10.1 5.3
10.2 1.70 199.5 165.1 138.9 101.8 74.6 59.5 35.3 26.0 17.9 10.2 5.3
9.9 1.65 215.1 178.5 146.6 106.7 77.4 61.9 36.3 26.7 18.3 10.3 5.4
9.6 1.60 232.5 188.5 154.3 112.3 80.5 63.8 37.5 27.6 18.6 10.5 5.5

As one can see, WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 is able to provide large currents for short periods of time, making it useful even as starting battery for small internal combustion gas engines, commonly found at smaller boats, power generators and similar AND be used as deep cycle battery when the main engine is turned off (as trolling motor battery, as power inverter battery and similar).

But, if possible, use it in two battery electrical systems - crank the engine with smaller cranking/starting battery and use WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 as a deep cycle battery.

Constant power discharge features of the WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 are given in the following chart - values are given in watts, at 77°F/25°C:

End Battery Voltage End Cell Voltage 10 min 15 min 20 min 30 min 45 min 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 5 hours 10 hours 20 hours
10.8 1.80 1872.0 1626.0 1410.6 1060.8 796.2 643.2 382.8 286.2 201.6 118.8 61.8
10.5 1.75 2069.4 1732.2 1486.8 1105.8 823.8 664.8 396.0 294.6 205.8 119.4 62.4
10.2 1.70 2199.0 1846.2 1570.8 1161.6 858.0 690.0 405.6 300.6 208.8 120.6 63.0
9.9 1.65 2348.4 1981.2 1647.0 1211.4 886.2 714.6 415.2 307.8 211.8 121.8 63.6
9.6 1.60 2509.2 2070.6 1719.6 1266.6 917.4 734.4 426.6 316.2 215.4 123.0 64.2

As one can see, WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 can provide plenty of power for short periods of time, but the best results are achieved when the battery is drained for 2 or more hours - when being discharged for 2 hours down to 10.5 volts, it can provide 396 watts, and when combined with high-efficiency 500W pure sine inverter, it can be used to power a broad range of loads during these 2 hours.

Of course, this is just an example - WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 can be connected in series and parallel to increase capacity/voltage of the battery pack and combined with various solar/wind/generator charge controllers and power inverters, and provide power levels as required. windynation bat nsap12 100 2

When the WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 battery is being used as a deep cycle battery, the number of charging/discharging cycles depends on the Depth of Discharge (DoD) of each cycle.

On average, WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 battery can withstand:

- 30% DoD: ~850 cycles with the capacity loss down to 80% capacity, ~1120 cycles with the capacity loss down to 60% capacity,

- 50% DoD: ~380 cycles with the capacity loss down to 80% capacity, ~460 cycles with the capacity loss down to 60% capacity,

- 100% DoD: ~190 cycles with the capacity loss down to 80% capacity, ~280 cycles with the capacity loss down to 60% capacity.

Obviously, avoiding too many too low DoD discharges can significantly increase the number of charging/discharging cycles.

In order to avoid too deep discharges, it is good to know the actual battery State of Charge (SoC) or Depth of Discharge (DoD) voltage at 77°F/25°C:

State of Charge
(SoC %)
Depth of Discharge
(DoD %)
Open Circuit
Cell Voltage
Open Circuit
Battery Voltage
100 0 2.14 12.84
75 25 2.09 12.54
50 50 2.04 12.24
25 75 1.99 11.94
0 100 1.94 11.64

For example, if the battery is kept at room temperature (77°F, 25°C) and it is NOT discharged below 50% DoD (keeping the battery open-circuit voltage at least 12.24 volts), the battery should withstand ~380 charging/discharging cycles with the capacity loss down to 80% of nominal capacity and ~460 charging/discharging cycles with the capacity loss down to 60% of nominal capacity.

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WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 vs. Other BCI Group 31 Batteries

The following cross reference chart lists some of the most popular BCI Group 31 Batteries with their most important features and specifications:

Model Battery Type
Battery Chemistry
Capacity (Ah)
RC (min)
CCA
MCA
Weight (lbs/kg)
Review
Aicipow PDAC-12100 Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
100A cont. 26 lbs; 11.8 kg
-
AIMS Power LFP12V100A Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
-
-
30.2 lbs; 13.7 kg
-
AIMS Power LFP12V100B Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
100A cont.
200A 10s
28.5 lbs; 12.9 kg
-
Banshee LFP-31M Dual Purpose
LiFePO4
100
~240
1200 CCA 24.2 lbs; 11 kg
-
Battle Born 100Ah 12V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
-
-
29 lbs; 13.2 kg
Review
Bioenno Power BLF-12100WS Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
100A cont.
200A 5s
28.1 lbs; 12.8 kg
-
Chins 12V100Ah Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
100A cont.
300A 5s.
23.9 lbs; 10.8 kg
-
Eco-Worthy 12V150Ah Deep Cycle
LiFePO4 
150
~360
150A cont. 36.7 lbs; 16.6 kg
-
Exide XMC-31 Deep Cycle
AGM
100
200
925
1110
68 lbs; 31 kg
Review
ExpertPower EP12100 Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
-
-
29.7 lbs; 13.5 kg
Review
ExpertPower EXP100 Deep Cycle
AGM
100
-
-
-
63.94 lbs; 30 kg
-
FLYPOWER 12V 100Ah Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
100 cont.
200A surge 3-5s
24.3 lbs; ~11 kg
Review
GreenLiFE Battery GL100 Dual Purpose
LiFePO4
100
240
-
-
28 lbs; 12.7 kg
-
GreenLiFE GL5024V Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
50Ah @24V
~120 @24V
- 32 lbs; 14.5 kg
-
GreenLiFE GL36V40 Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
40Ah @36V
~96 @36V
50A cont. 31.3 lbs; 14.2 kg
-
Interstate DCM0100 Deep Cycle
AGM
110
3h @23.2A
351.5A 5 min 67.5 lbs; ~30.6 kg
Review
JITA 12V100Ah Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
100A cont. 24.2 lbs; ~11.0 kg
-
Lifeline GPL-31T Deep Cycle
AGM
105
195
600
750
69 lbs;  31.5 kg
-
Lifeline GPL-31XT Deep Cycle
AGM
125
230
650
800
69 lbs; 31.5 kg
-
Lifeline GPL-3100T Dual Purpose
AGM
100
228
810
950
67 lbs; 30.4 kg
-
LiTime (Ampere Time) 12V 100Ah Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
280A 5s 24.25 lbs; ~11 kg
Review
Miady LFP100AH Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
-
-
28.9 lbs; 13.1 kg
-
Mighty Max ML100-12 DS-IGEL Deep Cycle
Gel
100
180+
-
-
68.2 lbs; 30.9 kg
-
NorthStar ELT-AGM31 Dual Purpose
AGM
100
190
925
1050
65.7 lbs; 29.8 kg
-
NorthStar NSB-AGM31 Dual Purpose
AGM
103
220
1150
1370
75 lbs; 34.0 kg
-
NorthStar NSB-AGM31M Dual Purpose
AGM
103
220
1150
1370
75 lbs; 34.0 kg
-
Odyssey 31-PC2150S Dual Purpose
AGM
100
205
1150
1370
77.8 lbs; 35.3 kg
Review
Optima 8052-161 D31M Dual Purpose
AGM
75
155
900
1125
59.8 lbs; 27.1 kg
Review
PacPow 12V 100Ah Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
100A cont.
300A 10s
27.56 lbs; 12.5 kg
Review
Power Queen 12V100Ah Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
100A cont. 25.25 lbs; 11.0 kg
-
Renogy RNG-BATT-AGM12-100 Deep Cycle
AGM
104
180+
-
-
66 lbs; 29.9 kg
Review
Renogy RNG-BATT-GEL12-100 Deep Cycle
Gel-Cell
100
180+
-
-
60 lbs; 27.2 kg
Review
Renogy RBT100GEL12-G1 Deep Cycle
Gel-Cell
100
~175
-
-
63.9 lbs; 29 kg
Review
Renogy RBT100LFP12S-G1 Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
-
-
26 lbs; 11.8 kg
Review
Scream Power 12V100Ah Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
? 24.3 lbs; 11 kg
-
Trojan T31-AGM Deep Cycle
AGM
102
200
-
-
69 lbs; 31.3 kg
-
Trojan T31-GEL Deep Cycle
Gell-Cell
102
200
-
-
70 lbs; 31.7 kg
-
UPG UB121100 Deep Cycle
AGM
110
-
-
-
70 lbs; 29.8 kg
-
Vatrer 12V 100Ah Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
240
100A cont. 33 lbs; 15 kg
Review
VMAXTANKS SLR125 Deep Cycle
AGM
125
260
-
-
75 lbs; 34 kg
Review
VMAXTANKS MR137-120 Deep Cycle
AGM
120
230
-
900
75 lbs; 34 kg
Review
VMAXTANKS VPG12C-100LFP Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
-
-
26.4 lbs; ~12.0 kg
-
VMAXTANKS XTR31-135 Deep Cycle
AGM
135
265
730
920
77 lbs; 34.9 kg
-
XS Power XP3000 Deep Cycle
AGM
120
240
-
-
73 lbs;  33.1 kg
-
Weize 12V 100Ah AGM Deep Cycle
AGM
100
-
-
-
60 lbs; 27.2 kg
Review
Weize 12V 100Ah Gel Deep Cycle
Gel-Cell
100
<180
-
-
67 lbs; 30.4 kg
Review
Weize FPLI-12100AH Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
100A cont.
200-250A surge
26.4 lbs; 12.0 kg
Review
WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 Deep Cycle
AGM
106
180+
-
-
67 lbs; 30.4 kg
Review
Wingda W100-12V100AH Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
50A cont. 23.8 lbs; 10.8 kg
-
Zooms 12V 100Ah Deep Cycle
LiFePO4
100
~240
100A cont. 25.35 lbs; ~11.5 kg
Review

WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 is a performance-wise mid-range group 31 battery. But, it is a reliable battery, tested in various real-life situations by many users.


windynation bat nsap12 100 mLong Story Short: If you are looking for well balanced deep cycle BCI Group 31 battery, consider WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 battery.

Although it features very low internal resistance and is able to provide 1200 Amps for 5 seconds, it is a true deep-cycle battery used for various cyclic and float applications.

As such, it is one of the most popular Group 31 deep cycle batteries.

For more reviews and recommendations, feel free to check WindyNation BAT-NSAP12-100 Deep Cycle AGM Battery Amazon link (link opens in the new window).


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