Mixing AGM and Flooded in a Bank ?
I have had no issues with my mixed bank of flooded 6v and 12s. I have a pair of Interstate GC2-XHDs, a pair of Exide 135s, and two Trojan T-1275s all banked. They are wired as two big 12s (4-6s + 2...
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When not actively charging, flooded and AGM will charge at slightly different rates. Depending on the controller in use, one or the other will probably come up a few percent short.
When discharging or just sitting, the voltage will tend to equalize if they are in parallel, as the higher voltage one(s) send a little current to the lower one(s).
While not recommended, I think I've heard of a couple of people who have done it more or less successfully.
My opinion is: one should not scrimp on things like this unless their budget makes it REALLY necessary. It often ends up being more expensive in the end anyway.
When discharging or just sitting, the voltage will tend to equalize if they are in parallel, as the higher voltage one(s) send a little current to the lower one(s).
While not recommended, I think I've heard of a couple of people who have done it more or less successfully.
My opinion is: one should not scrimp on things like this unless their budget makes it REALLY necessary. It often ends up being more expensive in the end anyway.
