AGM-Gell Battries

Submitted: Saturday, Nov 26, 2005 at 08:30

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markcas

Hi to all

I need a battrey for my camper trailer to run lights ect. The battrey most likely wont be recharged till we get home and possible be very flat.Which battrery will suit this sort of use.i also have a wire running from vehicle to this battrey to charge while on the move .

Thanks Mark

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Reply By: Member - Ozdyssey (QLD) - Saturday, Nov 26, 2005 at 14:33

Saturday, Nov 26, 2005 at 14:33

If you want to abuse a battery i.e run it to below 50% charge on a regular basis, an AGM is the best, but still wont last long.

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Reply By: Steve - Saturday, Nov 26, 2005 at 14:48

Saturday, Nov 26, 2005 at 14:48

You are right that it's the best type of battery - but it sounds like you need to do a bit of homework first. I'd start with a thread search of this forum and have a look at the following:

www.fridge-and-solar.net/agm.htm

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Reply By: stans truck - Saturday, Nov 26, 2005 at 18:01

Saturday, Nov 26, 2005 at 18:01

hi there i have a lifeline agm for a while now no prob but they cost about $4oo not cheap but verry good 100amph.

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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Monday, Nov 28, 2005 at 07:21

Monday, Nov 28, 2005 at 07:21

Mark,

The AGM battery is certainly the best to suit your needs.
They can accept a higher discharge without major impact, they don't generate gases during charging and charge quicker than an equivalent well cell battery.

One thing I would recommend, is the inclusion of a low voltage protection unit to stop discharge before the battery gets fully discharged.

A unit is available from Projecta for about $30.00.

Over Discharge Protector

They are available from Battery World or any other distributor of Projecta Products.

P.S. I cut the cigarette plug & socket off and replaced them with "merit" ones, but for lights, etc., the ciggy plug & socket would be OK.