What is a deep cycle gel battery?

A gel battery (also known as a “gel cell”) is a sealed, valve regulated lead-acid deep cycle battery and has a gel electrolyte. Unlike flooded lead-acid (wet cell) batteries, these batteries do not need to be upright.

Are deep cycle gel batteries good?

Comparing the Two Battery Types When it comes to Depth of Discharge (DoD), Gel batteries make use of acid better than AGM batteries. Acid protects the Gel batteries’ plates, enhancing their deep discharge applications. However, a Gel battery must be recharged correctly, or else it will suffer premature failure.

How long does a gel deep cycle battery last?

Most deep cycle batteries can last up to six years with proper care and charging (depending on the frequency of use). It’s up to you to make sure that your battery isn’t being damaged by your charging routine.

How do you revive a deep cycle gel battery?

Gel batteries are sealed units, so unlike fluid-based batteries you cannot access the cells. The best way to fix and restore a gel battery is to discharge it as much as possible and then charge the battery slowly.

Can you overcharge a gel battery?

In order to prevent excess gas from forming inside the cells, the user will have to charge them at a slower rate. These batteries must be charged at a lower voltage to prevent overcharging. Overcharging gel batteries may cause it to be permanently porous and this will affect the battery’s life span.

What is the lifespan of a gel battery?

If kept in a charged state when unused, the common lifespan of a 12-volt Gel or AGM battery is up to six years. After five or six years of float voltage at an average ambient temperature of 25 ºC, the battery still retains 80 % of its original capacity.

How do you know if a Gel battery is bad?

There are some sure ways you can tell if your battery is bad by simply taking a good look. There are a few things to inspect, such as: a broken terminal, bulge or bump in the case, crack or rupture of the case, excessive leaking, and discoloration. Broken or loose terminals are dangerous, and can cause a short circuit.

Can you overcharge a Gel battery?

Which is the best deep cycle gel battery?

Deep-Cycle Gel Batteries . Trojan Battery – the most trusted name in deep-cycle battery technology – also offers deep-cycle gel batteries. Trojan’s deep-cycle gel batteries are completely maintenance-free and require no watering. Deep-cycle gel batteries provide customers long lasting runtime and battery life for the most demanding applications.

Can you use hybrid gel battery with pure gel battery?

DO NOT mix Hybrid GEL and Pure GEL batteries together as it will reduce overall performance and may cause damage to the battery bank. To avoid cycle life shortening, it is recommended not to discharge the battery below 50%.

Can a gel battery be discharged more than 80%?

Gel batteries can also be discharged up to 80% without damaging the battery. However, gel batteries have different charging requirements and you need to ensure that your electric truck (forklift) has the ability to charge gel batteries. If you use a battery charger designed for AGM, not gel, you will damage your gel battery.

What kind of battery is Trojan deep cycle?

Trojan’s deep-cycle gel batteries are completely maintenance-free and require no watering. Deep-cycle gel batteries provide customers long lasting runtime and battery life for the most demanding applications. Utilizing a proprietary gel formulation, Trojan’s deep-cycle gel batteries provide longer cycle life…