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Old 02-05-2010
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Originally Posted by btrayfors View Post
Arf145,

Guess I have a different view. I would NOT consider AGMs in your situation. Yes, they could very well burn up your 35A alternator, trying to keep up with their charging needs when 50% discharged or more.

Bill
Bill, I totally agree that flooded batts are by far the best bang/buck for our use. The only AGM feature that caught my attention is the ability to stick them in some spots that flooded batts can't go.

But the alternator situation makes it moot--which is good! Fewer options to consider.

Thanks!
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