Exide GNB Marathon XL12V50 - 12V 55.4Ah VRLA Battery

  • Product Code NAXL120050HM0FA
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The Exide GNB Marathon L range offers powerful battery backup solutions for your individual requirements. Designed to provide excellent durability in standby applications, including UPS, telecommunications and emergency lighting. The Marathon L series ensures reliability and performance in medium and long duration discharge applications.

The Marathon XL12V50 is the replacement for the old Marathon L12V42 battery which the manufacturer has now ceased to produce. For for purpose of comparison we have provided data sheets for the new battery and the discontinued type, both of which can be found in the ‘Documents’ section of this product page. Should further assistance or information be required then please contact us at Blue Box Batteries.

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LENGTH220MM
WIDTH172MM
HEIGHT235MM
WEIGHT19.5KG
TERMINALF-M6
Exide GNB Marathon L/XLMARATHON L XL BROCHURE
Exide GNB Safe HandlingEXIDE MARATHON MSDS
Exide GNB L12V42 (DISCONTINUED)EXIDE MARATHON L12V42
EurobatDesign Life "12 years and longer - Long Life" according to EUROBAT Classification.
StandardsDesigned in accordance with IEC 60896-21/-22. Manufactured in Europe in ISO9001 certified production plants.
PlatesGrid plates with superior lead calcium alloy for excellent corrosion resistance.
GassingVery low gassing due to internal gas recombination (99% efficiency).
StorageLow self discharge rate, enabling extended storage capability.
ConstructionHigh-Compression Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology

Questions & Answers

  • Is the XL12V50 a suitable ‘like for like' replacement for the L12V42? The XL12V50 offers in increase in available power against the old L12V42, so is a suitable replacement in terms of rating. However, it should be noted the two batteries are not the exact same physical size, though the footprint of the new XL12V50 is very similar to physical footprint of the L12V42, the new battery is taller, so consideration of this aspect should be made when replacing one for the other to make sure the new battery will fit into an existing battery cabinet or rack. For more information we have provided data sheets for both types in our the documentation section of this page to enable a full comparison, or please contact us at Blue Box Batteries for further information and technical assistance.