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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faucet1 wrote:
Yes, John, that is essentially my charger. Except it doesn't have the "C". I purchased my charger from Sams some time in the late nineties. The manual reads almost the same, and the "Personal Precautions" reads word for word including "For Lead Acid Only". I suppose that wording is/was my concern. Since I only have one of the small AGM batteries in my possession at the current time I'm going to try a test charge to see what the results might be. Again, thanks to everyone for your interest and comments. If I blow the battery up, I will post the results.
Uhhh, AGMs are lead-acid!, as are Gels and flooded.
The difference is mainly in the acid. The cautions against high Volts are related to the sealed, or valve regulated ones.
Flooded can be open or sealed, but the acid is a free flowing liquid solution and the battery must always be upright to keep the acid in contact with the plates.
AGMs and Gels are always sealed where the acid is immobilized and they can be placed on their side or end.
HTH;
John
