T105 Batteries

wa8yxm wrote:

dave17352 wrote:
There are some other advantages to AGM if one needs them. Like AGM's charge a lot faster, which would be important with solar. Also AGM's discharge a lot faster which would be important with a inverter. JMHO

I keep hearing that claim and it is true that LIFELINE suggests a much faster Initial charge..

But answer this. I have a Progressive Dynamics 9180 with charge wizard. Other identical Converters would be the 9280 or 4680

Exactly HOW Much faster will AGM's charge?

(Answer: Without a converter upgrade. and I might add that's as big as they get.. NOT ONE BIT faster.. not at all. The converter is the limiting factor (And the wires)

So there goes that claim
With Solar.. Perhaps a tiny amount.

ANd for the money.. I'll stick with flooded wet.

I might that "Charge 'em faster" is ONLY lifeline and frankly I can't pump out enough amps to meet Lifelines requirements if I have more than one pair GC-2 (230 amp hour with my current DEKA G-20s)

Now I am no battery expert but I think you are missing one thing here. That is Flooded batteries top off a lot slower than AGM batteries. So your standard converter will top of your AGM's in 5 hours vs 12 to 15 hours to fully top off a Flooded battery. This is obviously huge with solar but no small issue if charging with a converter either.

Now can someone with more no knowledge tell me if I am on the right track here or not?