AGM Maintenance Questions
I've replaced the OEM batteries (looked more like starter batteries then deep cycle) in our new fifth wheel with Trojan T-105 AGM batteries (4 each in 2 12 volt banks so voltages below are 2 in series...
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I have one question of the O/P
You said the OEM batteries looked more like "Starting Batteries than Deep Cycle"
Since the only visible difference is the battery model number .. How can that be?
Now I do understand that most starting batteries are Valve Regulated SLA batteries (Maintenance free) including all AGMs.. And most are in a black rectangular "Box" though other colors are possible.
And MOST deep cycles today are GC-2 Flooded wet (With caps so you can add distilled) But I am old enough to remember flooded wet cell starting batteries.
That said the most common 12 volt "Deep Cycle" is really a Marine Starting battery with lip service to deep cycle. you can safely take it down to around 75% as opposed to 80 for Starting and 50 for True DEEP CYCLE
ANd you can get Valve Regulated SLA DEEP CYCLES as well. So the appearance is identical.
You said the OEM batteries looked more like "Starting Batteries than Deep Cycle"
Since the only visible difference is the battery model number .. How can that be?
Now I do understand that most starting batteries are Valve Regulated SLA batteries (Maintenance free) including all AGMs.. And most are in a black rectangular "Box" though other colors are possible.
And MOST deep cycles today are GC-2 Flooded wet (With caps so you can add distilled) But I am old enough to remember flooded wet cell starting batteries.
That said the most common 12 volt "Deep Cycle" is really a Marine Starting battery with lip service to deep cycle. you can safely take it down to around 75% as opposed to 80 for Starting and 50 for True DEEP CYCLE
ANd you can get Valve Regulated SLA DEEP CYCLES as well. So the appearance is identical.
