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Old 02-18-2012, 12:41 PM   #11
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14 volt max should be fine for a Gel type. They usually want 13.8-14.1 for float charging.

The service life of the Gel batteries, is generally 2-5 years. They can develop bubbles or voids in the silica that suspends the acid. That may explain your 17v spikes, but that's just a theory.
Good to know. That may be the problem but like I said, it still works fine. They've never let me down. The first time I thumb the starter and it just groans at me though, it will be making a quick exit
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The newer AGM batteries have all the positive features of the Gel's, but none of the drawbacks, except for added weight
I know what you mean with the weight. I deal with a lot of AGM Heavy Truck batteries and they weigh a ton. Most of the ones we get dont have handles on them either. It's a great idea. Make a much heavier battery, then save some weight by getting rid of the Handles?
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