Another Major Difference Between Agm And Sealed Gel Battery Is

• Posted by wanlong changshu March 10, 2021 - Filed in Business - #Sealed Maintenance Free Battery，Sealed Gel Battery  - 618 views

  　　Your friend told you to get a gel battery. He said that they have a longer service life, do not sprinkle acid throughout the ride, and have greater starting power when needed. Except for one point of view, his views can be regarded as facts. He didn't know the difference between gel and AGM battery. A common mistake, but now you can level it after a quick reading.

  　　In recent years, a method has been introduced to replace the traditional, overflowing (spill) lead-acid power movement starting battery: valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries. These types of batteries have many advantages over traditional submerged lead-acid batteries, including they can be installed and used in almost any position (compared to traditional batteries, which must be kept upright), Sealed Maintenance-Free Battery, no smoke and dust emissions, and more resistance to vibration.

  　　However, there are two distinct types of VRLA batteries: Sealed Gel Battery and Absorption Glass Mat (AGM) batteries. Due to the similarities of AGM batteries, they are often mistaken for gel batteries, but if you want to learn more about how electric sports batteries work and how to find the best battery for your particular ride, then understand the key The similarities and differences are very important between gel and AGM batteries.

  　　Similarities between gel and AGM battery

  　　Both AGM and Gel batteries are "reconstituted" batteries-this means that the oxygen that is normally produced on the positive plate of all lead-acid batteries (technically speaking, Gel and AGM batteries are classified as lead-acid batteries) is absorbed by the negative plate. This prevents the negative plate from producing hydrogen and producing water-which remains in the battery. The result of this chemical process is that the battery can replenish itself and never need to add water to the electrolyte.

  　　This is why both AGM and Gel batteries need "regulation valves"-because there is no need to replenish the batteries, they are sealed, but regulated by a safety valve. These special pressure valves in these two battery types ensure that dangerous gases can escape safely if the battery is full.

  　　Therefore, AGM and Gel batteries are completely maintenance-free and can be installed and operated in almost any position (upside down). They are also stronger and hardly affected by vibration resistance.

  　　Absorbent glass mat and gel: what is the difference?

  　　Sealed Gel Battery

  　　The Sealed Gel Battery contains a gel-like electrolyte with "thixotropy." This thixotropic gel electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, fumed silica, pure deionized water and deionized water, and phosphoric acid. The electrolyte in a gel battery does not flow like ordinary liquids; it has the consistency and appearance of petroleum jelly.

  　　Absorption glass mat battery

  　　In AGM batteries, the liquid electrolyte contains high-purity sulfuric acid and fully deionized water (no phosphoric acid). The electrolyte is trapped in the sponge-like glass mat separator.

  　　Comparison of AGM and Gel

  　　Due to the physical properties of the thixotropic gel electrolyte in the gel battery, when the temperature is lower than 32°F, the gel battery consumes power faster than the AGM battery. On the other hand, AGM batteries perform well in high current and high power applications and extremely cold environments, making them very suitable for use in cold weather or snowmobiles, and also suitable for after-sales accessories for juicing.

  　　Another major difference between AGM and Sealed Gel Battery is the depth of discharge. Gel batteries are more prone to acidity than AGM batteries and can better protect the plates of gel batteries, making these types of batteries most suitable for deep discharge applications.

  　　In motorsports, it is rarely necessary to perform deep discharge, but gel batteries have disadvantages in the start-up application of motorsports. Gel batteries are generally more expensive than AGM batteries, have a shorter service life, and are less dimensional compatibility.

  　　Within the range of conventional lead-acid, AGM, and Sealed Gel Battery, AGM batteries usually provide the best starting power, durability, and value for electric sports applications such as motorcycles, ATVs, and snowmobiles. Get your AGM battery here!