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bowser


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Morning.

I have just taken out 2 x110 AGM batteries, I thought that I had only got 4 years out of them but finding some paper work,

I got about 6 years out of them, I have decided to go back to one Battery of about 135amp to 150amp, For what I am running.

Can I do better with another Brand or is AGM still the one to buy,

If I buy on line how good is the information on how long the battery has sat on the shelf,

Regards Bowser.

 

 



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AGM isn't a brand , least not as far as I know its abrev. for All Glass Mat , check out the cycle life , build life and warranty and of course price 



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Thanks mezza.



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AGM = Absorbent Glass Mat

Fullriver is one of the better brands, albeit they are dearer to purchase.

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bowser


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Thank's Bill,

I will check them out.



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Full River for us - have one in the ute connected to a solar panel (dedicated to run engel) and its nearly 10 yrs old and 3 in the van are 4 yrs old

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I have three $550 each US made batteries in my motorhome .My son has the cheaper $300 batteries in his camper trailer. ( Mainly because I bought them !! Lol ). After 4 years both holding up fine !! Weâll see how much extra I get from paying near double for batteries . I think the main part is battery maintenance! Have enough battery and solar so theyâre NOT draining or cycling too deep over night . Then good charging maintenance when not in use ! I learnt big time when I had 8 6v US quality batteries worth a fortune ! Stuffed in 18 months due to overcharging ! Do it RIGHT or not at all !! Itâs not just the battery . Itâs Whole system !

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bowser


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Thanks for info.



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HI
Correct charging regime is key .
Enough solar
240v charger at least 15 amps plus generator
vehicle charging and donot forget cable size big is best . Booster diode or dc/dc charger if needed .


Saftey/ preventative maintenance
Low volt disconnect
Battery isolator

All batteries will last longer when properly installed with correct system .

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