AGM Troubles Update
Last Fall, was asking about my AGMs crashing after seeming to be working ok up till then. Now I just found a reference to this that explains it. First link is the previous thread on this, then the l...
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lc0338 wrote:BFL13 wrote:
With AGMs the equivalent to equalizing is "reconditioning" at around 15.5 volts. Supposedly seldom needed unless you have been doing 50-90s or undercharging instead of getting to true full, as happens a lot with solar when it gets dark too soon.
Trojan's guide says never equalize AGMs, but Lifeline's does. Be worth checking others to see what they say.
Do AGM batteries need to be equalized?
Please keep in mind that not all AGM batteries are built equally. Our batteries are hand built and have large inter-cell connections, allowing them to be equalized. ... Batteries are pretty simple. You put energy into them, they store it, and then they give you energy when you need it.Dec 19, 2018
lifelinebatteries.com › 2015/10 › can-i-equalize-agm-batteries
Contrary to popular belief, batteries DO NOT store energy. A charged battery has the capacity to generate electron flow. As the battery is depleted the acid is absorbed into the plates. When charging, the acid is removed from the plates and absorbed back into the water. Batteries are a chemical generator, NOT a storage device. Capacitors are electron storage devices.
Richard
