And how to properly connect a float charge to an AGM battery and tips to consider.
This article will enlighten you on why a float charge can come in handy when you have an AGM battery. This mat ensures the acid cannot be spilled and that the battery can be completely sealed as the mat allows for the recombination of oxygen and hydrogen gases.ĪGM batteries do not use the ordinally cyclic chargers but will use specialized chargers such as CTEK MXS 5.0, NOCO Genius 10, Noco Genius 5, Schumacher Fully Automatic Battery Charger, and Battery Tender 4 AMP. The float charger provides small amount of charge current that ensures the battery is kept fully charged and does not suffer overcharge.ĪGM batteries are mostly lead acid batteries but instead of being flooded, they have an absorbent glass mat that absorbs the electrolyte. Float charges help keep batteries fully charged while dormant for a long time. It is safe to connect a float charger to an AGM battery.
