[C320-list] 4D Battery Replacement Advice AGMs

[Dave Leon]

Joseph,

I have AGM batteries on my 320.  Thay use the same charging setings as a wet 
cell.

Dave Leon


>From: Joseph A Tamucci <jtamucci at adelphia.net>
>Reply-To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>Subject: [C320-list] 4D Battery Replacement Advice AGMs  Date: Mon, 09 Jan 
>2006 15:56:50 -0500
>
>Thanks everyone for the responses.  From what I've read so far I think
>there is confusion between AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) and Gel cells I'm
>considering.  According to the literature I've read on batteries, the AGMs
>are technically wet cells like the standard 4D lead acid but have the
>electrolyte absorbed in a mesh of boron-silicate glass fibers. As such they
>are true no maintenance batteries. They can be charged with conventional
>chargers without fear of damage from overcharging. They are advertised as
>having the same charge characteristics as the lead acids but are more
>rugged, discharge at a much lower rate, and will not suffer from freeze
>damage.  The only downside I have read is that they cost twice as much as
>the standard lead acid.  Since I leave the batteries on the boat all winter
>in NE that's the big selling point to me.  At 140+ lbs each I'll pay the
>extra $300 to leave the batteries on the boat for the 6 mths winter storage
>(don't you southern boys laugh now) without being able to recharge during
>that time.  I'm also expecting they will last longer although I'm not sure
>that has been proven. I also won't have to remove the seat cushions to
>periodically check the water level.
>
>
>Joe Tamucci #619
>
>
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