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โMar-30-2022 09:18 PM
Lantley wrote:
Currently I have AGM's and a small inverter powering a TV and nothing else.
Very simple install as I seldom boondock and I have a built in Onan 5500 if I really want power.
What had me questioning AGM vs. typical lead acid is the idea that water levels need to be checked once a week. If once a week monitoring is truly required, than it seems AGM's are the only way to go regardless of cost because once a week is a cumbersome task to me.
Before I went with AGM's I had lead Acid and I checked maybe 3-4 times a year at random intervals, But I was not running an inverter.
Is it that running an inverter necessitates weekly checks? Is it the size of the inverter and frequency of use that factors into weekly water checks?
Or are weekly water checks not necessary?
โMar-30-2022 05:47 PM
โMar-30-2022 05:30 PM
Lantley wrote:
I'm no battery guru and I'm not challenging the advice given.
However, checking battery level weekly seems like a lot to go through.
In reality I can never see ME checking the battery level that often.
For that reason alone I would opt for AGM's.
โMar-30-2022 10:25 AM
TechWriter wrote:
OP, what breaker/fuse are you using between the batteries and inverter?
โMar-29-2022 06:50 PM
theoldwizard1 wrote:
You need to check the water in the batteries at least once a week. Hot weather and multiple discharge/charge cycle will cause evaporation. Depending on how much you use your RV, you probably need to clean the batteries every 3 - 6 months.
โMar-29-2022 06:04 PM
โMar-29-2022 03:21 PM
Lantley wrote:
With that in mind what is the down side of using AGM'S Price?
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โMar-28-2022 10:03 PM
Lwiddis wrote:
Using #4 wire should mean close to no loss.
โMar-28-2022 08:40 PM
Lantley wrote:
With that in mind what is the down side of using AGM'S Price?