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shootandfish1
Explorer
Oct 04, 2014

AGM Battery Discussion-Discharge/Charge Cycles

OK, Let us agree to no FLA vs AGM is better comments. AGM ONLY!!! And this discussion is aimed mainly for my fishing boat (still an RV-Right!!!), but applicable to any DC deep cycle purpose. And this...
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JiminDenver
Explorer II
Oct 04, 2014
All I know is while AGM appears to be the answer for me getting all the batteries in the trailer, I will stay away until I mount my panels and get a controller capable of handling the voltage needed.

Also due to the charging requirements I will stay away from AGM when I see great deals on CL. There is just to much chance used batteries can be damaged. Too bad too because the deals are stupid cheap like 4 Lifeline 8-D's for $600. I could have left the solar and generator at home.

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