Batteries Lead Acid vs AGM
Since we are new to RVing I have questions for which I appreciate all comments. Would like opinions on using AGMs or lead acid for House Batteries bearing in mind that AGM's like to be charged at...
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bluwtr49 wrote:
I just install a battery watering system that eliminates opening the caps and also recombined the gasses. End result, no mess, no corrosion, and adding water is a 1 minute operation.
Those recombining caps are standard with AGM, plus there are valves that keep the water in there so you never need to worry about exposing the plates to air. I guess that is just hype, right?
How much does a watering system cost? Why is a watering system important enough for the extra expense? Doesn't the extra expense bring the wet cost closer to the AGM cost? Do you pull the caps and check the SG? How often?
Thinking I don't need to do any of that is a 1 minute operation for me too!
HTH;
John
