Does this rejuvenate AGM batteries? How?
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yes "including standard and sealed AGM and GEL Cell battery types " taken from the Product Description
1487938
I haven't used it with an AGM battery, but in my experience the charge topping off followed by float charging sounds perfectly normal. I don't know what the tripping sound is. Maybe I just haven't heard it?
1512723
I used the 200w report solar panel system to charge that batt. 3 of us ran laptops and phones as well as a heavy water pump and the solar panel kept it full almost always. Did this for 17 days. I'm not sure how much AGM batteries are meant to deep cycle though so look into that.
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I would say YES! This charger is extremely versatile and its charge cycle includes a "rejuvenation" mode that will desulphite cells in lead acid batteries such as typically used for your solar array which is a extremely handy function. Due to its charge modes you should have no problems with ANY Lead Acid battery no matter what size. Using it at night when you are running a generator should significantly increase the lifetime of your main battery bank (one 12 Volt battery at a time and rotating through multiple batteries one at a time) Occasionally, after charging, I like to jostle the battery I just charged to allow any loose scale to fall to the bottom of the battery. I would say YES! This charger is extremely versatile and its charge cycle includes a "rejuvenation" mode that will desulphite cells in lead acid batteries such as typically used for your solar array which is a extremely handy function. Due to its charge modes you should have no problems with ANY Lead Acid battery no matter what size. Using it at night when you are running a generator should significantly increase the lifetime of your main battery bank (one 12 Volt battery at a time and rotating through multiple batteries one at a time) Occasionally, after charging, I like to... » Read More I would say YES! This charger is extremely versatile and its charge cycle includes a "rejuvenation" mode that will desulphite cells in lead acid batteries such as typically used for your solar array which is a extremely handy function. Due to its charge modes you should have no problems with ANY Lead Acid battery no matter what size. Using it at night when you are running a generator should significantly increase the lifetime of your main battery bank (one 12 Volt battery at a time and rotating through multiple batteries one at a time) Occasionally, after charging, I like to jostle the battery I just charged to allow any loose scale to fall to the bottom of the battery. « Show Less
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Yes you can. AGM batteries don't contain any free roaming fluids like a lead acid battery and they have minimal venting so you can use them inside. If your going to use this battery enclosed make sure you have at least some venting to avoid the possible build up of explosive hydrogen gas. They are also military spec so they hold up to the elements very well. After 2 years of 90 Summers and -10 Winters outside they still look and funfunction like new.!
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The mfg would be able to answer that. We used it for flooded lead acid, the results were of no value. 6 out of 10 times it would fail new batteries .
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AGM and SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) batteries are the same thing.I hope this helps you with your purchase.
1781886
No, but make sure your charger charges this AGM battery with the proper voltage. AGM batteries require voltage of slightly over 14 volts
912505
No, we don't recommend mixing between Flooded, AGM or Gel batteries, they all have different chemistry, which means they have different voltage profiles.
912506
...good question. I've been in the battery business for almost 20 years and run an engineering consulting business focused solely on batteries. A good rule of thumb is never mix battery types, and also match your date codes. The goal is to have the batteries age at the same rate, so they contribute to your load equally over time. Also expose all the batteries to the same temperature, so thermal gradients don't develop, and cause long-term imbalances due to the hotter batteries aging at a faster rate. If you mix AGM and Gel, they will age at different rates and their internal impedance varies initially and even more as the batteries age. This aging is accelerated because each battery won't be charged correctly since each type requires a different charge profile. The batteries with the lower internal impedance (AGM) will take the burden of the load and tax them causing shorter cycle life...
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That should be fine. The charger was 'specificly' designed for AGM batteries. But, it will work on any battery type. google "agm battery" if you're curious
102211
I have used these chargers on agm batteries with years of success six volt batteries as well just make sure use a surge protector and check them because sometimes you have to disconnect and reconnect to reboot
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How to Rejuvenate your batteries. FOR NI-CAD BATTERIES ONLY!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e8hHLyXAyQ
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You can find more info on: http://www.batterystuff.com/kb/articles/battery-articles/gel-vs-agm.html
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Is this just an expensive charger (snake oil) or will any battery charger charge AGM batteries? I already have 2 chargers, small 10 amp max and a full blown starter/charger.
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Jessica, This is an AGM (Absorbed Glass Matt) battery and will need a charger that has a setting for AGM batteries. There are several charger manufactures out on the market just make sure it has or can charge AGM bateries. Let me know if you have any furter questions.Thanks, Jeff B.
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I think so. Since it is a YTX type and I never had to add water to the three batteries this bike has had. Although AGM are totally maintenance free and I did originally had to put acid in it, I am not sure it would be classified as that type of battery.