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MEXICOWANDERER
Aug 12, 2015Explorer
Acid surplus AGMs operate unlike acid starved AGMs. The calcium binder in the grid also influences the behavior of the battery. Anyone can saw the lid off a battery and it's like it drops its shorts. No secrets. The additive percentage ratio is low. The Lifeline has an ounce of silver or so but only in the grid not in the paste. The main attribute difference would seem to be the acid/plate ratio. First off be paranoid about utterly discharging this battery for any length of time. It can not withstand 500 cycles to full depletion. Cut that number to a third. A high acid ratio makes this battery have enhanced amp hour capability across the time spectrum. Apparently Telecomm specced this battery for deeper depletion with strong dependence on restoration of power quickly. High loading short duration. Of you compare this unit to the 2-story Concorde BCI 31 you can judge weight - size and performance differentials pretty easily. BTW thicker mats different impedance therefore slightly different electro-chemical traits. The shallower you cycle this format the less prone the surplus acid will negatively impact the plate. Why this is important to you is you are not a telecommunications site on a mountain top with virtually unlimited recharging energy available.
If you are ultra curious determine the difference in impedance between your battery and a 31 2-story Lifeline. It does not seem unlikely that the positive plate thickness exceeds .105"
Hope this helps
If you are ultra curious determine the difference in impedance between your battery and a 31 2-story Lifeline. It does not seem unlikely that the positive plate thickness exceeds .105"
Hope this helps
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