What is an AGM deep cycle battery?
AGM stands for Absorbent Glass Mat. Therefore, a 24V AGM deep cycle battery is a unique class of led acid deep cycle batteries where the electrolytes absorb into a fiberglass mat. The electrodes of a 24V AGM deep cycle battery are flat and resemble those of wet cell-led acid batteries. The electrodes may also be wound in a tight spiral. A sealed AGM deep cycle battery is maintenance-free, non-spillable, resistant to vibration, and completely sealed. Therefore, 24V AGM deep cycle batteries offer better cycling performance. They have minimal acid leakage and gassing as compared to other conventional lead acid batteries. All this results in superior life performance from the 24V AGM deep cycle battery.
Difference between AGM batteries and normal batteries
The main difference between the 24V AGM deep cycle battery and the conventional car battery is the charge carriage. The ordinary lead acid battery carries a charge in a free-flowing liquid. However, the AGM deep cycle battery carries a charge in the soaked sponges that coat the lead plates. A marine AGM deep cycle battery is interchangeable with gel cell batteries. It is also called a dry cell battery, a regulated valve battery, or a non-spillage battery.
Interstate AGM deep cycle batteries are the most common and popular line of marine AGM deep cycle batteries because they offer strong, reliable power. They last up to 30% longer than the universal, typical SLA batteries. Some of the best AGM deep cycle batteries are those that come with a AGM deep cycle battery charger. AGM deep cycle battery charging requires 14.6V to 14.8V to perform a full charge from a discharged state. Standard lead acid batteries require only 13.8V to 14.4 volts to reach full charge from a discharged state. Therefore, the charger for an AGM deep cycle battery must be able to supply this amount of voltage for the best results and a quick charge.