Renogy 200aH AGM Battery - Thoughts?

I'm currently in the market for a battery to complete my solar setup and I came across this:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Renogy-Deep-Cycle-AGM-Battery-12-Volt-200Ah/900928791
Has anyone had any real experience with this battery? I'm not looking for a battery debate, just feedback from users.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Renogy-Deep-Cycle-AGM-Battery-12-Volt-200Ah/900928791
Has anyone had any real experience with this battery? I'm not looking for a battery debate, just feedback from users.
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Main daytime system ~4kw panels into 2xMNClassic150 370ah 48v bank 2xOutback 3548 inverter 120v + 240v autotransformer
Night system ~1kw panels into 1xMNClassic150 700ah 12v bank morningstar 300w inverter
Like to match the battery bank to your loads, and match the solar array to the back.
Bill
Compare to this battery:
https://www.apexbattery.com/12v-200ah-4d-deep-cycle-agm-solar-battery-ub
Affordability is what prompted me to consider this battery as I'm sure there are much better alternatives out there, but it is hard to beat this price per aH.
Should I be concerned with the 10 hour rate as opposed to 20?
Main daytime system ~4kw panels into 2xMNClassic150 370ah 48v bank 2xOutback 3548 inverter 120v + 240v autotransformer
Night system ~1kw panels into 1xMNClassic150 700ah 12v bank morningstar 300w inverter
House battery charging methods: 200W solar + alternator isolator kit
The 10hr rate isn't a deal-breaker IMHO, but may be indicative of construction that leans a bit towards a hybrid (thinner plates with more surface area).
Main daytime system ~4kw panels into 2xMNClassic150 370ah 48v bank 2xOutback 3548 inverter 120v + 240v autotransformer
Night system ~1kw panels into 1xMNClassic150 700ah 12v bank morningstar 300w inverter
In actual use, a given wattage load will pull lower amps at higher voltage initially, the higher amps at lower voltage as the battery discharges, but close enough. A LA battery drained to dead will likely not fully recover. Doing it regularly will significantly shorten its life. I would avoid ever drawing that battery much under 12.1v (roughly 50%SOC), and recharge asap from that level.
Main daytime system ~4kw panels into 2xMNClassic150 370ah 48v bank 2xOutback 3548 inverter 120v + 240v autotransformer
Night system ~1kw panels into 1xMNClassic150 700ah 12v bank morningstar 300w inverter
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At basecamp, we successfully charge a 12v 100ah LiFePO4 battery using a 180 watt folding panel. We use approx 25ah over night, running two ARB fridges. The battery gets charged up by noon in full sun in SW TX at basecamp.
At basecamp we also use a 12v 220ah FLA to run a fan at night and to keep laptop, iPads, iPhones charged up. This bank generally needs to be charged once or twice a week with the panels. With full sun we can keep both batteries charged up. In basecamp we use a Honda EU2000i as backup for 3+ day stretches of cloudy/overcast conditions.
In cloudy conditions the amps produced from the 180 watt panels fall from 10 amps in full sun to 0.5 amps when overcast. Cloudy conditions produce something in between.
We use a 15’ 10 awg extension cable. This allows the panels to be 30’ away from the battery/fridges. This lets me more easily keep the panels in the sun and the fridges in the shade.
When on the road we use just the LiFePO4 battery, one fridge, laptop, iPhones and iPad. If we’re driving at least several hours a day, the battery keeps up a good charge with just the alternator, using a battery isolator. If stationary, out come the panels. Overall having 80 to 100 amp hours of usable battery seems to work for us.
The folding panels are a mild hassle, however being able point and tilt them towards the sun, and keeping them in the sun, speeds up the charging.
Hope this helps and best of luck with your adventure.
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