How long should a AGM battery last--what is it's life expencancy
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George I got my first xmc-31 5 years ago. I am an avid fishing guy and figured 5 years was pretty good. So I recently bought another one to replace it. They are great batteries.
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Hello, Our S02 panel will last about 72 hours on the backup battery, our GSM panel will last about 24 to 48 hours on the backup battery. If you have any other questions please let us know. Thanks,
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no, I called the mfg, and average life 4 to 5 years, basically just like a car battery. I did ordered one thu amazon, was over a 100.00, you can get at Costco for 65,00. mine lasted 5 years
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Not sure what the shelf life is. I suppose it is like any lead acid battery and needs topped up periodically every month or so. I use this on a UPS with good results.
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I like to replace SLA batteries after about three years of service. I've had a few that have still been spry up to about five years of use, but most of them start to drop off in capacity and run time before that. - Greg
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Can't find it from the manual. Suppose the life span of the battery depends very much on usage of special features like the lamp and altimeter. Otherwise, I would expect two years the minimum acceptable life span.
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The information says its a "lifetime" battery if I remember correctly. I figure even if I replace it in every 7 or 8 years for my own sanity, then I've still gotten my money's worth in savings on 9V batteries!
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Need to have a smart charger to charge AGM battery. Charger will shut off when battery is charged. Need to charge or get battery maintainer so battery will last long time
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It will work. AGM batteries can be used in any orientation, that is one of their main advantages.
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I find it to be about 1-2 years. Dont charge unless it is dead. Dont leave it charged over winter. If you keep it in 60-80 degree temperatures it will last longer. If you have this battery already cut off the wires and solder it onto the one in the link below. You will save 75%. 12V 5AH SLA 187 FASTON
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Hi Elizabeth. I'm using an Exide MC-31 MEGACYCLE AGM-200 (AGM) Marine Battery. Fully charged, this battery can keep the refer at 38 degrees for several days (depending on outside temp). I would not recommend running this off of a car battery/alternator.
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When I used my 35ah agm battery the 5th speed would slow down at about 80% discharge. It is recommended that you not discharge that much per use. On my 100ah battery never had this problem. Have not yet dc more than 40%.
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Yes, you could. But, the life of the battery would be reduced. Agm batteries have special charge requirements. And you would be mixing old and new batteries together. Battery performance can only run as good as the oldest one and would bring the life of the new down to match the older one. All batteries for best results should match type, size, and age. spend an extra $100 and get a good quality charger.
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I can't say over the long-term, but I have had mine for three months, I use it everyday for hours at a time, and I have not yet had to replace the battery.
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No, not in my opinion. This unit will recondition and charge a very low AGM battery while most charger won't. Optima also offers a smaller trickle unit that will insure your AGM stays healthy assuming your AGM is in a vehicle that sits more than it's driven - or boat...
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I've only had this battery in operation for 1 season. It's out of the car for the winter. Life has a lot to do with usage. I feel that the life will last for several seasons but obviously it will take several years to confirm.
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The PD website doesn't indicate one way or the other. I wouldn't hesitate to use it with AGM batteries. AGM batteries are a waste of money for RVs unless you are doing serious off roading and need the vibration resistance or ability to mount at any angle. Otherwise a good quality deep cycle battery is a much better choice.