AGM Batt on Trickle Charge?
I recall that AGM batteries are a bit different somehow, so I'd like to know what to expect. I'm thinking of getting a solar setup for tent snow camping. A Powerfilm 60w flexible panel/tarp, and a...
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Two hundred cycles at 100% discharged with 40% capacity remaining as the cut off limit for number of cycles isn't bad. AGM's due to their -inherent- self control of total discharge limit are far less susceptible to self-destruction than a standard flooded lead acid battery.
If you can live with the cost of replacing the battery after 200 cycles*, then this one is a consideration.
*And having the total capacity degrade from 18 amp hours to 40% of that during it's lifespan. A 7 something amp hour battery is not exciting. A D alkaline cell is around the same so 8 fresh D alkaline cells will have the same energy storage as this battery would after this battery is used 200 full discharged cycles.
If you can live with the cost of replacing the battery after 200 cycles*, then this one is a consideration.
*And having the total capacity degrade from 18 amp hours to 40% of that during it's lifespan. A 7 something amp hour battery is not exciting. A D alkaline cell is around the same so 8 fresh D alkaline cells will have the same energy storage as this battery would after this battery is used 200 full discharged cycles.
