Factory Battery Type - AGM or Not?

midlifecrisis

midlifecrisis

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Wanderer said:
Has anyone raised a change request?
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It's form, fit and functional replacement so no need for a CR. If someone takes my Mrs to the bar she'll ignore the need for RAMS. But we'll have a tool box talk on batteries and their hazards.
And For disposal of the old one, we have a battery disposal box at work. I'll even get the WEEE waste certificate.
 
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Looks like my battery is called Lazurus, so I'll just have to lug around the other as a spare, which may not be a bad thing.
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rockits said:
Not sure you'll need it

Martin won't make it to the end of his first sentence before the snores start.
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I managed to stay awake when we were learning about Li-ion in Italy a few weeks ago, but I think this might be a special case! :p
 
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Oneball said:
I’m bringing it!

I’ve read that AGM batteries require a specific type of charger. My charger has switches for gel/lead and fast/trickle. Can I use it to charge an AGM?
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Maybe. Check the voltage on fast charge, as long as it is at the top end for std batteries (over 14.5v) then it should be ok, however there is a but. AGM needs a lower float voltage (the voltage the charger provides once the charge is complete). If you have too high a voltage is provided this will lead to the sulfation mentioned above. So, as long as you disconnect once charged you should be fine.
 
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