Can I use automotive batteries for solar systems?

Can I use automotive batteries for solar systems?

Automobile batteries are designed as high current starting batteries and are not designed for low current applications such as solar systems. The life of automobile batteries will be very short. We recommend using quality AGM or GEL batteries which are designed for solar applications for best results.
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