Victoron Battery

[iandsm]

Anyone tried one of these? I'm temped as they seem pretty robust. Would welcome any thoughts especially from anyone who has bought one.

12v Victron Energy 100AH Super Cycle AGM Battery - BAT412110081 - Alpha Batteries

Victron 100AH Super Cycle AGM Battery – BAT412110081 Delivery lead time 7 -10 working days The AGM range has very […]

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[davidroxburgh]

Are you not within fighting distance of lithium at that price? I appreciate there are likely to be other costs for lithium.

 

[iandsm]

Are you not within fighting distance of lithium at that price? I appreciate there are likely to be other costs for lithium.

I have considered lithium but do not want to go down that route for a number of reasons.

 

[Raul]

Anyone tried one of these? I'm temped as they seem pretty robust. Would welcome any thoughts especially from anyone who has bought one.

12v Victron Energy 100AH Super Cycle AGM Battery - BAT412110081 - Alpha Batteries

Victron 100AH Super Cycle AGM Battery – BAT412110081 Delivery lead time 7 -10 working days The AGM range has very […]

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Never used one, but used similar yuasa deep cycle. They lasted about 2 years before they started to show reduced capacity, but still strong on charge / discharge rates. I replaced with Rolls Surrette, that lasted 7 years then sold them on with reasonable service life left.

The description of victron battery it has mistakes in the rates description, for that reason i doubt their claims. It could be deliberate so they can juggle a argument against a warranty claim, or it could be a mistake that no one picked on it to ask.
A 0.2C its not C/20. There needs to be a clear distinction what rate applies to what. If 0.2C its a max charge rate, then for simplicity and clarity don't mix it with C/20 as C/20 its 0.05C, totally diferent rate for discharging.
It also could read as capacity measured at C/20, and 0.2C (C/5), being the max charge/discharge rate.
From a reputable victron, this is a very sloppy poor data description.

 

[EuroTrotters]

I would avoid AGM

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[bigtwin]

I would avoid AGM

So would Lenny HB.

Ian

 

[iandsm]

I would avoid AGM

why?

 

[EuroTrotters]

why?

Poor reliability, charging issues.

Ours Lasted about 18 months.

Went to Gel, Lasted 6-7 years so-far. Will probably choose Lithium next

I was just worried about the charging issues.

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OKay, So, Can I replace my Ageing Gel Batteries with Lithium without too much hassle and modification. Did not think I could Initially ! We currently have 2 x Trojan 24TMX 80ah batteries (lasted well) 2 x 80w solar Victron Energy Smart Solar 75v 15 amp Solar Charge controller (Bluetooth)...

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[iandsm]

Poor reliability, charging issues.

Ours Lasted about 18 months.

Went to Gel, Lasted 6-7 years so-far. Will probably choose Lithium next

I was just worried about the charging issues.

Replacing Gel Batteries with Lithium - Hassle-Free?

OKay, So, Can I replace my Ageing Gel Batteries with Lithium without too much hassle and modification. Did not think I could Initially ! We currently have 2 x Trojan 24TMX 80ah batteries (lasted well) 2 x 80w solar Victron Energy Smart Solar 75v 15 amp Solar Charge controller (Bluetooth)...

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Thank you

 

[Tombola]

and if you have lead acid, make sure your charger can be set to charge AGMS

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[Raul]

Poor reliability, charging issues.

Ours Lasted about 18 months.

Went to Gel, Lasted 6-7 years so-far. Will probably choose Lithium next

I was just worried about the charging issues.

Replacing Gel Batteries with Lithium - Hassle-Free?

OKay, So, Can I replace my Ageing Gel Batteries with Lithium without too much hassle and modification. Did not think I could Initially ! We currently have 2 x Trojan 24TMX 80ah batteries (lasted well) 2 x 80w solar Victron Energy Smart Solar 75v 15 amp Solar Charge controller (Bluetooth)...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

AGM are fantastic in the right application. The use patern and needs, may differ from one to another. So in your case the gel characteristics suits your usage and equipment.
Also there are various agm constructions, for different applications. You could have a agm with 1C charge/discharge capability ( aviation), fast charge/ discharge rates, or you could have deep cycle agm with lesser charge/discharge rates, but more capable on deep cycle applications. Not all agm’s are built the same. Where a conventional battery can be used, it’s no point on spending for a agm. But if you need a winch or starting and no maintenance or spill, agm is unbeatable.