L-16 AGM
Hi, I have a space problem. Will two AGM six volt jars fit in the same space as three Group 29 flooded cells? The AGM could lay on their sides.
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Hi landyacht,
My preference order is flooded 2 volt.
My OEM bank will hold 3 12 volt jars. Therefore my second choice was 12 volt, because 3 group 29 12 volt will always outperform 2 golf cart batteries. The 12 volt jars will exhibit less voltage drop. When I added four more jars it made sense to stay with 12 volt of the same make. I replaced the starter battery, with the same type.
I've decided to jump from flooded to Agm. Four L-16 will give me 800 amp-hours at the 20 hour rate. Cost is a factor. If they will fit. Surrette is a great make. Warranty is 7 years.
My alternative is to go with seven group 31 that have been fitted into group 27 jars. That will be more costly. Warranty is shorter.
My preference order is flooded 2 volt.
My OEM bank will hold 3 12 volt jars. Therefore my second choice was 12 volt, because 3 group 29 12 volt will always outperform 2 golf cart batteries. The 12 volt jars will exhibit less voltage drop. When I added four more jars it made sense to stay with 12 volt of the same make. I replaced the starter battery, with the same type.
I've decided to jump from flooded to Agm. Four L-16 will give me 800 amp-hours at the 20 hour rate. Cost is a factor. If they will fit. Surrette is a great make. Warranty is 7 years.
My alternative is to go with seven group 31 that have been fitted into group 27 jars. That will be more costly. Warranty is shorter.
landyacht318 wrote:
Interesting that the guy who for years has proudly proclaimed his preference for 12v jars is now on a 6 volt benderquest.
While there is little debate in my mind that 6vGC flooded batteries are vastly superior to flooded 12v car jars in deep cycle applications, I always wondered if the 6v AGMs GC's have the same benefits over the 12v AGM's when deep cycling.
I tried to find previous threads where this was touched upon but we all know how easy it is to find a specific thread with the site's search function.
