Difference in AGM and Gel Battery

[Guest]

What's the difference in the AGM and Gel type batteries? Are they the same thing? If different, what are the differences and which is the best one for motor cycle use?

[pete]

Good question Don, subscribing because I also would like to know

I have to acquire my battery yet...

[kokar]

AGM batteries are also known as "Sealed Lead Acid" (SLA) and uses the same method of "gas recombination" as the "Gel" battery so these two are often confused.

The AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery uses a very absorbent micro fiberglass material to trap the gas generated during discharge and recharge. The Gel battery uses a gelatin technology to similarly trap and recycle this gas internally thus both types are "sealed", "maintenance free" and "Non-Spillable". The AGM is the most common because of lower manufacturing costs and Gel batteries have an inherent disadvantage of requiring a very precise recharge voltage or it will be overcharged and ruined.

AGM Battery Advantages:
Absorbed Glass Mat Batteries or AGM Batteries
do not leak, freeze and do not require any maintenance.
An AGM Battery can be stored for a long period of time without charging.



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[tkent02]

AGM = very good battery for a decent price.
Gel = very good battery for a ludicrous price.

[Suzuki_Don]

Thanks Guys,

I have tracked down an AGM battery for my 550 for $69 (good price here in OZ), and thanks for the advice and comments.

[Wyldesoul]

The difference?

Well, functionally?

None at all.

[pete]

Thanks Guys,

I have tracked down an AGM battery for my 550 for $69 (good price here in OZ), and thanks for the advice and comments.

On eBay Don? Delkevic brand? I ask because that's the price I saw them for for my 450 and was thinking I'd go that way when I'm ready for it... free postage is good too of course