Charging AGM Batteries
I was looking for info on trying to charge, recharge AGM Batteries. If a convenional automatic charger is set to the deep cycle 2 amp setting, will this over charge the AGM Battery? Constructive comme...
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mena661 wrote:
I know but in this case I know he's mentioned it a few times so it's safe. I think. :)
Yes, I am sure Mex means temp-comp. However, many readers do not understand or choose to ignore temp-comp. So, yes, I do harp on that! :)
IMHO:
All too often the chargers like PD, IOTA, HF, etc. are recommended without any consideration being given to temp-comp. I have two banks and four chargers, 2 x solar, one portable with an AGM button, and the semi-smart WFCO 8735 conver/charger. The WFCO, which never sees more that 13.6V, is the only one without temp-comp.
I do practice temp-comp charging and I have never felt the need to condition/recover my AGMs.
Plus, I tend towards the lower end of the Volts range when charging. Too many people use high-Volts/wet-battery thinking when choosing to boost Volts. AGMs want Amps, not Volts for regular charging. Wets are Volt whores.
HTH;
John
