So I am looking for advise. Whilst I have become very familiar with FLA's over the last 2.5 years, I am not all that familiar with AGM
I have a 48v system
I am wanting to replace my current batts that are 6v golf cart batteries. Currently have one bank of 8 232ah batts, but wanting additional AH capacity.. I have enough paneling (2400 watts) for around 350-400ah (just) and am considering two banks of 4 12v 200ah AGM's in series parallel.
I would ideally like one bank, but the largest 12v AGM is 260ah, not much improvement over current capacity.
What I don't know is do the AGM's have the same charge rate principals apply i.e. C10, of AH and do AGM charge any faster than FLA's. Are AGM suitable for daily cycling, and are they better or worse in term of cycle life, assuming the 30% principal is adhered too.
The main reason for wanting to move away from fla is the intensive maintainance they need, and 48 cell to check and water an take sg's on a weekly basis is not a prospect I'm exited about.
I have a 48v system
I am wanting to replace my current batts that are 6v golf cart batteries. Currently have one bank of 8 232ah batts, but wanting additional AH capacity.. I have enough paneling (2400 watts) for around 350-400ah (just) and am considering two banks of 4 12v 200ah AGM's in series parallel.
I would ideally like one bank, but the largest 12v AGM is 260ah, not much improvement over current capacity.
What I don't know is do the AGM's have the same charge rate principals apply i.e. C10, of AH and do AGM charge any faster than FLA's. Are AGM suitable for daily cycling, and are they better or worse in term of cycle life, assuming the 30% principal is adhered too.
The main reason for wanting to move away from fla is the intensive maintainance they need, and 48 cell to check and water an take sg's on a weekly basis is not a prospect I'm exited about.
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