mreric
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Anyone used a Gel Battery in the NC instead of the AGM battery?
what are your thought on this?
what are your thought on this?
Gel Battery
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1wiseguy2
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Lithium Iron Phosphate battery is another nice option too.
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ste7ios
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There are almost no gel cell batteries in the automotive industry. Most of the time AGM batteries are named ‘gel’ by their dealers, I suppose it sounds more exotic...
You will find gel batteries mainly for deep cycle applications, like UPS, alarms etc.
Also notice that AGM, gel and wet cell batteries have slightly different charging voltage, so a gel battery will get overcharged on a charging system designed for AGM batteries. The voltage is higher.
LiFePO4 / LFP chemistry batteries are compatible with AGM charging system but be sure that its real capacity is the same or close to the AGM OEM specs. It’s best to avoid pb equivalent amp hour ratings....
Each battery technology has its pros & cons. Don’t look for a better battery, it doesn’t exist (yet). There are only battery technologies that fit better specific applications... LFP has potential but it’s not for all.
You will find gel batteries mainly for deep cycle applications, like UPS, alarms etc.
Also notice that AGM, gel and wet cell batteries have slightly different charging voltage, so a gel battery will get overcharged on a charging system designed for AGM batteries. The voltage is higher.
LiFePO4 / LFP chemistry batteries are compatible with AGM charging system but be sure that its real capacity is the same or close to the AGM OEM specs. It’s best to avoid pb equivalent amp hour ratings....
Each battery technology has its pros & cons. Don’t look for a better battery, it doesn’t exist (yet). There are only battery technologies that fit better specific applications... LFP has potential but it’s not for all.
mreric
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Amazon.com: YTZ12S 12V 11AH 210CCA GEL MOTORCYCLE BATTERY - Mighty Max Battery brand product: Automotive
I just got this in the mail... is clear on the top... you can see a gel type substance inside... i have not installed it yey.. i do wonder if it will work well on the NC or if anyone have tried it
it does have ok review on amazon
I just got this in the mail... is clear on the top... you can see a gel type substance inside... i have not installed it yey.. i do wonder if it will work well on the NC or if anyone have tried it
it does have ok review on amazon
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ste7ios
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Don’t buy whatever they’re selling you... Just stick to the AGM and OEM specs.
There is a good reason that AGM is the preferred lead acid battery technology in automotive industry. They can provide more cold cranking amps than any other lead acid type (at the same size) and they perform better in cold.
A very good source about batteries:
BU-201b: Gel Lead Acid Battery – Battery University
Look for a better AGM battery manufacturer, not gel...
There is a good reason that AGM is the preferred lead acid battery technology in automotive industry. They can provide more cold cranking amps than any other lead acid type (at the same size) and they perform better in cold.
A very good source about batteries:
BU-201b: Gel Lead Acid Battery – Battery University
Look for a better AGM battery manufacturer, not gel...
