AGM and Wet Cell in parallel
I have an extra 12 volt deep cycle AGM battery and wonder about the advisability of connecting it in parallel to my existing conventional deep cycle battery that came with my camper. Looking to gain ...
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I doubt the battery that came with your Rv is indeed a true Deep cycle but that is not really relevant to your question.
YOu can discharge them together, but it is not ideal. The AGM likely has a higher resting voltage and less resistance and will be taking up more of the charging current and giving more of its available capacity when discharging than the flooded.
I have one of each but it is rare that I Discharge them together, and I will not leave them( intentionally) to rest paralleled together.
I do allow them to share charging sources occasionally but each battery prefers slightly different settings which I try to meet.
It will work. Is it ideal, no. Will you get the full additional capacity of the AGM? Unlikely.
YOu can discharge them together, but it is not ideal. The AGM likely has a higher resting voltage and less resistance and will be taking up more of the charging current and giving more of its available capacity when discharging than the flooded.
I have one of each but it is rare that I Discharge them together, and I will not leave them( intentionally) to rest paralleled together.
I do allow them to share charging sources occasionally but each battery prefers slightly different settings which I try to meet.
It will work. Is it ideal, no. Will you get the full additional capacity of the AGM? Unlikely.
