What does AMG on a battery charger mean?
One of the most-commonly asked questions we hear relates to what “AGM” means on battery chargers. The short answer is that AGM stands for “Absorbed Glass Mat,” which is a specific type of lead-acid battery. Just use the other setting, which is often labeled as “Regular” or “Starting” battery.
Is it possible to charge a battery backwards?
You can also reverse the polarity of a battery after you’ve activated it. This is rare, but it is possible. So, the only way for a positive-charged battery to reverse itself is to discharge completely, and then reversed charged.
Can a battery charger be used on an AGM battery?
The truth is that it will depend on a number of factors, from the use that your battery is being put to, to the style of battery and the charge it needs.
Can a VRLA battery be charged with an AGM battery?
Both AGM and gel batteries are naturally more stable and have much lower discharge rate than flooded cell batteries. They also have different needs from flooded cell batteries, and a charger configured for flooded cell batteries may burn out VRLA batteries, and cause them to die.
When to use trickle charger on VRLA batteries?
Trickle chargers are useful for keeping your battery alive when it’s in storage. If the battery is dormant for a long time and it has a high risk of being over-discharged, the charger will top it off as needed. This is most commonly needed for flooded cell or wet cell batteries, which tend to have a higher discharge rate than newer VRLA batteries.
What should the amperage be for a battery charger?
Thanks, Dan BatteryStuff Tech Ideal charging amperage for both the charger and the battery is about 10% of the battery’s Amp/Hr rating.
What makes an AGM car battery charger AGM?
Knowing the most common types of batteries will help you to discern the right car battery charger for your specific needs. If you have a battery charger that says it is an AGM battery charger then it is describing the fact that it is specifically designed to charge absorbent glass material or gel cell batteries.
Both AGM and gel batteries are naturally more stable and have much lower discharge rate than flooded cell batteries. They also have different needs from flooded cell batteries, and a charger configured for flooded cell batteries may burn out VRLA batteries, and cause them to die.
Trickle chargers are useful for keeping your battery alive when it’s in storage. If the battery is dormant for a long time and it has a high risk of being over-discharged, the charger will top it off as needed. This is most commonly needed for flooded cell or wet cell batteries, which tend to have a higher discharge rate than newer VRLA batteries.
Thanks, Dan BatteryStuff Tech Ideal charging amperage for both the charger and the battery is about 10% of the battery’s Amp/Hr rating.