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02-20-2023, 07:28 AM #1
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AGM battery/converter
Hi, thinking of replacing my regular wet battery with a AGM dry one on my Reflection 295RL and wondering if that could cause problems with my converter! Thanks for your input.
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02-20-2023, 07:34 AM #2
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02-20-2023, 10:50 AM #3
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Just a note: AGM batteries are not "dry." They still contain electrolyte - it's just absorbed in a fiberglass mat.
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02-20-2023, 09:22 PM #4
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Why? Except for not needed to remember to check the electrolyte level, there is not a lot of difference between them and true deep cycle conventional lead acids. If you are getting a great price, then of course. But other than that....
If staying with conventionals, which AGM's are, going to 2 6v for the same capacity as a Grp 31 AGM can be less expensive.2017 Imagine 2670MK
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02-21-2023, 07:51 AM #5
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U.S. Army Retired
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2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes,
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02-21-2023, 08:29 AM #6
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As long as the converter does not have the 4th mode;
EQUALIZATION Mode 14.4 Volts – Every 21 hours for a period of 15 minutes prevents battery stratification & sulfation – the leading cause of battery failure.
AGMs do not need this...Dan and Rita
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02-21-2023, 09:01 AM #7
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