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Lead Acid, AGM, and Gel-Cell Batteries

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AGM is an acronym for Absorbent Glass Material. AGM batteries hold and suspend the electrolyte mixture like a sponge with tiny glass fibers while maintaining evenly distributed contact with the active lead materials on the plates. The electrons flow in a series circuit through six cells, each of which runs at approximately 2 volts for a total of 12 volts.  Use a battery charger designed for AGM batteries because AGM batteries are sensitive to charging.AGM is an acronym for Absorbent Glass Material. AGM batteries hold and suspend the electrolyte mixture like a sponge with tiny glass fibers while maintaining evenly distributed contact with the active lead materials on the plates. The electrons flow in a series circuit through six cells, each of which runs at approximately 2 volts for a total of 12 volts.    Charging: The charging voltages are the same as for any standard battery, there is no need for any special adjustments or problems with incompatible chargers or charge controls.  However, AGM batteries are sensitive to overcharging and undercharging and improper charging can reduce overall capacity.  You can buy battery chargers with a AGM setting that is better suited to these batteries.  It is recommended to use a battery charger designed for AGM batteries. AGM batteries improve on a major flaw of flooded batteries, spillage.  According to the depth of discharge, temperature, maintenance, and how often and how deep cycled, the lifespan of agm batteries is around 4 to 8 years and gelled deep cycle battery is around 2 to 5 years.
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