Battery Type: AGM
Voltage: 12V
Amp Rating:
Capacity at 5hr RATE 12AH
Capacity at 20hr RATE 15.3AH
Capacity at 100hr RATE 18AH
Dimensions:
- Weight: 13.82 lbs each
- Length: 7.13 in.
- Width: 2.99 in.
- Height: 6.57 in.
Reserve Capacity 30 minutes
Maximum Discharge Current for
30 seconds : 360A
Maximum Discharge Current for
5 seconds : 720A
Operating Temperature Range
Charge 0°C(32°F) to 40°C (104°F)
Discharge -15°C(5°F) to 50°C (122°F)
Storage -15°C(5°F) to 40°C (104°F)
Charge Retention (shelf life) at 20°C (68°F)
1 month 92%
3 month 90%
6 month 80%
Charging Methods at 25°C (77°F)
Cycle use : Charging Voltage 14.4 to 15.0V
Maximum Charging Current 5.4A
Standby use : Float Charging Voltage 13.50 to 13.80V
No current limit required
Life expectancy :
Cycle Use : 100% depth of discharge 250 cycles
80% depth of discharge 350 cycles
50% depth of discharge 550 cycles
Standby Use : 3~5 years
Case Material ABS
(94-HB & 94V-0 flame retardant case)Terminal F3
GEL vs. AGM Sealed Batteries
AGM (absorbed glass mat) is a special design glass mat designed to wick the battery electrolyte between the battery plates. AGM batteries contain only enough liquid to keep the mat wet with the electrolyte and if the battery is broken no free liquid is available to leak out.
Gel Cell batteries contain a silica type gel that the battery electrolyte is suspended in, this thick paste like material allows electrons to flow between plates but will not leak from the battery if the case is broken.
More often than not an AGM Batteries are mistakenly identified as a Gel Cell Batteries. Both batteries have similar traits; such as being non spillable, deep cycle, may be mounted in any position, low self discharge, safe for use in limited ventilation areas, and may be transported via Air or Ground safely without special handling.
AGM Batteries outsell Gel Cell by at least a 100 to 1. AGM is preferred when a high burst of amps may be required. In most cases recharge can be accomplished by using a good quality standard battery charger or engine alternator. The life expectancy; measured as cycle life or years remains excellent in most AGM batteries if the batteries are not discharged more than 60% between recharge.
Gel Cell Batteries are typically a bit more costly and do not offer the same power capacity as do the same physical size AGM battery. The Gel Cell excels in slow discharge rates and slightly higher ambient operating temperatures. One big issue with Gel Batteries that must be addressing is the CHARGE PROFILE. Gel Cell Batteries must be recharged correctly or the battery will suffer premature failure. The battery charger being used to recharge the battery(s) must be designed or adjustable for Gel Cell Batteries. If you are using an alternator to recharge a true Gel Cell a special regulator must be installed.
If you are unsure which battery or charger is best for your application, please call or email our tech people for help making the correct selection.
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