Advantages of an AGM battery
- They are maintenance free
- Performs well even in low temperatures,
- They are safe to use even in poorly ventilated areas,
- They recharge up to 5 times faster than flooded batteries,
- They are vibration resistance due to their compacted packaging,
- They are small in size and lighter in weight as they have higher capacity per volume ratio.
- They have a high burst of amps without a significant drop in voltage giving them a deep cycle
- The electrolyte in the AGM battery cannot spill or leak. Thus they can be mounted on any angle/position,
- They have better performance and a longer life-span (estimated 2 to 3 times longer than flooded batteries),
- They do not heat up even when they are heavily charged or discharged due to their low internal resistance,
- They have low self-discharge, 3 to 10 times better than gel batteries, and 5 to 50 times than in traditional flooded batteries
- Majority of the AGM batteries can be recharged using any standard battery charger or engine alternator although low voltage regulated charger is recommended,
- They have a deeper cycle compared to other battery types with the same plate thickness offering up to 80% depth-of-discharge compared to 50% DoD specified for flooded batteries to attain the same cycle life.
