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eric1514
Explorer
Jun 03, 2016

Laying AGMs on their side

Hi all,

I know it can be done but have any of you actually done it long term?

8 Replies

  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    I added a AGM battery bank for my residential refer install... two of the four are on their sides.
  • That's one reason AGMs are used on fighter jets. They work in any position.
  • Peggy's scooter, a Honda Silverwing 600cc twin, has the battery mounted horizontally with the terminals sticking out sideways. Never has been an issue with it.
  • Previous DP had a weird battery configuration. I used two AGM mounted on their sides, and wired in parallel for starting batteries. Several years and no issues.

    Matt B
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Several devices, UPS units for example.. My "Luggable" jump start pack, all use AGM batteries for just that reason.