batteries

[Blair]

Rich, sorry guys, I don't have gell batteries, they are AGM's which are
built differently and have a different charging rate.....

I you check with the makers of the AGM's you will find that you CAN
charge at the same rate as Pb acid if done correctly.

Blair in Oregon





>Hi Blair,
>
>You must disagree with many others too! I don't claim to be an
>expert on the subject and, therefore, must rely on what the experts
>say. I am not saying that your particular brand of battery won't
>tolerate the lead acid battery charger, just that most all brands of
>GEL batteries do not. If you do a Google search for GEL AGM Lead,
>you will find over 1000 articles that are similar to the below
>reprint from Batterystuff.com. They all seem to agree that GEL
>batteries don't like lead acid battery chargers at all, AGM's are
>more tolerant but still last longer with the correct charger.
>
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>GEL: The gel cell is similar to the AGM style because the
>electrolyte is suspended, but different because technically the AGM
>battery is still considered to be a wet cell. The electrolyte in a
>GEL cell has a silica additive that causes it to set up or stiffen.
>The recharge voltages on this type of cell are lower than the other
>styles of lead acid battery. THIS IS PROBABLY THE MOST SENSITIVE
>CELL IN TERMS OF ADVERSE REACTIONS TO OVER-VOLTAGE CHARGING. Gel
>Batteries are best used in VERY DEEP cycle application and may last
>a bit longer in hot weather applications. IF THE INCORRECT BATTERY
>CHARGER IS USED ON A GEL CELL BATTERYPOOR PERFORMANCE AND PREMATURE
>FAILURE IS CERTAIN. Typical absorption voltage range 14.0 to 14.2
>volts, typical float voltage range 13.5 to 13.8 volts.
>
>Rich D. '99LXi43' CT
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Blair wrote:
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> > >Gel batteries and, to a lesser extent, AGM's should never be
>charged
> > >with the same voltage as lead-acid batteries. Doing so will
>damage
> > >the Gel/AGM's as they require lower charging voltages.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Rich D. '99LXi43' CT
> > Sorry, but I disagree.....you have to check with the manufacturer.
> > Mine sent me a real nice sheet with all the voltages listed and how
> > to charge for the best life and use... My 8D's weigh in a
>158lbs.
> > Blair in Oregon
> >
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