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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A lot can go wrong. First, Quality AGM's like the Lifeline brand limit charging voltage at 14.4 volts. 14.8 is too high. Gel batteries, before AGM replaced them, could only handle 13.9. Best way to introduce different types of batteries, is too bank them with a Marine Battery selector switch. A single battery charger would only charge each bank selected. Your charger should have settings for AGM and Flooded. You need 2 chargers, unless you switch the charger every time to the other bank. I sell high quality chargers and batteries, and sell 20-30 batteries a week. We cannot, per manufactures, warranty any battery charged above 14.4. The melted plates will tell the story.
