AGM BATTERIES
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007 at 20:55
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Phillipn
I have read and been told by battery distributors that AGM batteries can be installed on their side or even upside down.
I spoke to another battery sales man today and he informed me that it`s OK to have AGM batteries on their side when used in a stationary position, but not in caravans or any thing moving.
He stated that they will work OK, but the life of the battery will be shortened as the thumping from constant movement will wreck the cells.
Has anyone been told this regarding AGM batteries?
Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007 at 21:28
Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007 at 21:28
Hi Phil
Extract from Bosch Batteries.
The glass-fiber fleeces are fitted between the lead plates and almost completely absorb the electrolyte. It is therefore unable to run out because the battery is almost completely dry on the inside. For this reason, the AGM Deep Cycle battery can even be installed on its side and in inaccessible positions without any danger. The special design of the battery also makes it insensitive to mechanical stress, such as bumps, vibrations, or intensive variations such as those experienced during a heavy swell or when traveling through difficult terrain.
Read the whole story here. Bosch AGM
Regards
Derek.
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007 at 22:19
Wednesday, Jul 25, 2007 at 22:19
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Reply By: disco1942 - Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 at 00:48
Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 at 00:48
No they should not be mounted upside down. They are VRLA batteries and the pressure relief valve will be blocked with components boiled out of the battery if it is mall-treated (like being overcharged.) when this happens the internal pressure will build up to a point of possible catastrophic possibilities.
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Reply By: Pomgonewalkabout - Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 at 06:33
Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 at 06:33
It may be me? But my way of thinking is, if there is room to install them facing up, why would you put them upside down?
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Follow Up By: Member - joc45 (WA) - Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 at 11:52
Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 at 11:52
Perhaps if they're made in the northern hemisphere, you may need to install them upside down here in Oz. Just a theory...
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Reply By: Pomgonewalkabout - Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 at 15:34
Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 at 15:34
That's right, the electrolyte flows anti clockwise.
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Follow Up By: Flash - Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 17:37
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 17:37
Noooo! I'm sure it's clockwise! :-)
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Follow Up By: Axel [ the real one ] - Saturday, Jul 28, 2007 at 08:38
Saturday, Jul 28, 2007 at 08:38
And which way does it circulate when the space shuttle flips on to its back ?
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