GEL / AGM

The AGM range has very low internal resistance making them particulary suitable for high current discharge applications such as for inverters, thrusters and winches as well as engine starting. The GEL model range offer best deep cycle durability and overall longer life.

• Low Self-discharge
  Because of the use of lead calcium grids and high purity materials, Victron VRLA batteries can be stored during long periods of time without recharge. The rate of self-discharge is less than 2% per month at 20°C. The self discharge doubles for every increase in temperature with 10°C. Victron VRLA batteries can therefore be stored during up to a year without recharging, if kept under cool conditions.
• Exceptional Deep Discharge Recovery
  Victron VRLA batteries have exceptional discharge recovery, even after deep or prolonged discharge.It should however be stressed that repetitive deep dischargeand prolonged discharge have a very negative influence onthe service life of all lead acid batteries, Victron batteries are no exception.
• Battery discharging characteristics
  The rated capacity of Victron batteries refers to a 10 hour discharge, in other words: a discharge current of 0,1 C. The effective capacity decreases with increasing discharge current (see table 1). Please note that the capacity reduction will be even faster in case of a constant power load, such as an inverter. Our AGM deep cycle batteries have excellent high current performance and are therefore recommended for high current applications such as engine starting. Due to their construction, Gel batteries have a lower effective capacity at high discharge currents. On the other hand, Gel batteries have a longer service life, both under float and cycling conditions.