Optima Batteries - Yellow or Blue
My deep cycle 6V batteries have served me well for over eight years but it appears it's time for a replacement. I would like to get them off of the hitch and use sealed batteries somewhere inside t...
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1. YES, you have to CHANGE the charging profile for Lifeline AGM Batteries. On Magnum chargers there is actually a separate setting JUST for Lifeline batteries (AGM-1). ALL other AGM's on Magnum chargers use AGM-2
2. AGM's have a different Charge profile. You need to research the type Converter or Inverter/Charger you have to see if it is compatible with AGM batteries.
3. While Lifeline batteries are very good, their warranty in nonexistent. They have a catch 22 on their warranty. They warranty their batteries for 5 years. GOOD. BUT, If the battery fails it is because of external source problems. Went dead and stayed dead too long. Charging system failed to keep battery charge, etc. So, in 5 years of dealing with Lifeline, they have NEVER warrantied their batteries. That said, they ARE CORRECT in their process. AGM batteries are very good, but they are not a cure all for neglect. Neglect an AGM battery bank and it will fail. You don't get the do over like some Lead cell Deep Cycle battery companies. They will freeze if dead.
4. RESEARCH who sells and warranties Lifeline batteries. They have very few dealers. In DFW Texas the closest dealer is 250 miles away and the batteries have to be shipped to us, or we go thru the main center in the LA area of California. Not good if you do have a failure and you are lucky enough to find someone that will warranty the Lifelines.
5. I would go with Interstate AGM batteries as Interstate does not give a hassle for warranty. There are thousands of Interstate battery centers all over the USA. Doug
2. AGM's have a different Charge profile. You need to research the type Converter or Inverter/Charger you have to see if it is compatible with AGM batteries.
3. While Lifeline batteries are very good, their warranty in nonexistent. They have a catch 22 on their warranty. They warranty their batteries for 5 years. GOOD. BUT, If the battery fails it is because of external source problems. Went dead and stayed dead too long. Charging system failed to keep battery charge, etc. So, in 5 years of dealing with Lifeline, they have NEVER warrantied their batteries. That said, they ARE CORRECT in their process. AGM batteries are very good, but they are not a cure all for neglect. Neglect an AGM battery bank and it will fail. You don't get the do over like some Lead cell Deep Cycle battery companies. They will freeze if dead.
4. RESEARCH who sells and warranties Lifeline batteries. They have very few dealers. In DFW Texas the closest dealer is 250 miles away and the batteries have to be shipped to us, or we go thru the main center in the LA area of California. Not good if you do have a failure and you are lucky enough to find someone that will warranty the Lifelines.
5. I would go with Interstate AGM batteries as Interstate does not give a hassle for warranty. There are thousands of Interstate battery centers all over the USA. Doug
