AGM batteries
Hello, wondering if AGM batteries should be equalized monthly as normal wet cell batteries are. Thinking of changing to AGM. Thanks Socal
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I agree that it is confusing.
I have lifelines that are right at 4 years old.
I charge them with a Progressive Dynamics 9260 and 200watts of solar.
The PD does the 15 min equalize routine every 21 hrs at 14.4vdc.... Sufficient???? Hell if I know.
When I first got them I was concerned by the 13.2 Float voltage, but I believe the equalize routine prevents the 13.2 from being detrimental.
When out camping I charge back to full daily + about 2-3%...( Use 20ah charge back 22-23.)
Although I have not been able to get all the way back to 100% for a couple of days due to weather/trees.
I normally do not discharge lower than 70% SOC.
My batteries are still at spec...I test them every couple of months at a discharge rate of c/20.
Jim
I have lifelines that are right at 4 years old.
I charge them with a Progressive Dynamics 9260 and 200watts of solar.
The PD does the 15 min equalize routine every 21 hrs at 14.4vdc.... Sufficient???? Hell if I know.
When I first got them I was concerned by the 13.2 Float voltage, but I believe the equalize routine prevents the 13.2 from being detrimental.
When out camping I charge back to full daily + about 2-3%...( Use 20ah charge back 22-23.)
Although I have not been able to get all the way back to 100% for a couple of days due to weather/trees.
I normally do not discharge lower than 70% SOC.
My batteries are still at spec...I test them every couple of months at a discharge rate of c/20.
Jim
