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Old 02-03-2015, 09:43 AM   #49
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Originally Posted by Baker View Post
There are other advantages FF. Basically all of the disadvantages of LA are not present in the AGM. One is that they can accept a bigger charge as you have stated. But they also store well without a float charge. They can also remain in a depleted state without damage(in theory....as Don's experience did not adhere to that theory). They do not gas. They do not spill. They do not require filling of water, etc.
My understanding is that they survive an unusually deep discharge with less damage than an FLA, but they do not do well if left discharged deeply for a long time, or if not pretty fully recharged most of the time.

Another advantage, for those of us who store the boat over a cold winter, is that they are less susceptible to freezing damage.
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