AGM Batteries - Any downside?
Hi, I am going to have to replace my single 12v Battery soon, for our TT (it is leaking from the top). Doing some research, I have found a lot of good information on AGM type batteries. I see...
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BFL13 wrote:
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If course the strict rules say AGMs also need venting, so no go.
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Hi BFL13;
One of the major benefits of AGM, and other sealed, batteries is that they can be used safely without venting. There is a difference between possible and probable.
The big difference is that wets produce H gas and acid mist in normal use where venting is needed.
In practice, I see no need to provide venting for AGM. Hospital medical devices use them. I have two APC UPSs right at my feet as I type this at home. I have an AGM under my bed at night in the TT.
As it relates to the OP, I don't see a safety negative with unvented AGMs. So yes-go.
HTH;
John
