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bigfootford
Aug 29, 2013Nomad II
full_mosey wrote:
Are you aware that AGM batteries start out with a .2V head start, or 12.8+ fully charged? This alone helps delay the LVD of your inverter. Also, AGM loves to give up higher Amps with less Volt drop. These two factors point to AGMs when an inverter is in play. You get less weight and a more balanced system. I say, "Don't bring 6V GCs to an inverter fight!".
Some say you get the "most bang for the buck" with wet 6Vs, but this has yet to be proven.
I believe it is cheaper to own AGM and am ready to prove it. I can't do that unless someone with wets is willing to engage in a comparison. I have asked for this several times over more than a year with no takers.
I am out of pocket after this post until Tomorrow AM.
If you should consider AGM, you might start by using the Advanced Search for AGM in this forum.
HTH;
John
100% concur! Up to +.2vdc from AGM's works great for Inverters.
Lifeline works great high amp draw... Don't know about the UPG's etc.
But, not so for fixed voltages of 3 stage chargeing of many converters. The .2 vdc difference can cause a drop out of Boost mode early.
Jim
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