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WHAT IS GEL BATTERY:

A modern gel battery (also known as a "gel cell") is a VRLA battery with a gelified electrolyte; the sulfuric acid is mixed with fumed silica, which makes the resulting mass gel-like and immobile. Unlike a flooded wet-cell lead-acid battery, these batteries do not need to be kept upright.

WHAT IS AGM BATTERY

AGM (absorbed glass mat) is a special design glass mat designed to wick the battery electrolyte between the battery plates. AGM batteries contain only enough liquid to keep the mat wet with the electrolyte and if the battery is broken no free liquid is available to leak out.

WHAT IS VRLA

A VRLA battery (valve-regulated lead-acid battery), more commonly known as a sealed battery or maintenance free battery, is a type of lead-acid rechargeable battery. Due to their construction, they can be mounted in any orientation, and do not require constant maintenance.

WHAT IS DEEP CYCLES BATTERY

A deep-cycle battery is a lead-acid battery designed to be regularly deeply discharged using most of its capacity. In contrast, starter batteries (e.g. most automotive batteries) are designed to deliver short, high-current bursts for cranking the engine, thus frequently discharging only a small part of their capacity.

BACKGROUND STORY BETWEEN AGM AND GEL BATTERIES

AGM and gel batteries are often considered to be one and the same. This is because they have a similar core of attributes. Both are nonspillable. Both offer deep cycles and they can both be mounted anywhere, so they're flexible. But the differences between them, make them. AGM batteries offer a plethora of unique attributes that make them the clear and far away favorite.

The fact that AGM offers more than gel batteries is not new. AGM models outsell gel batteries at about 100 to 1. The main reason for this is due to the cost difference. AGM is less expensive than gel batteries.

AGM battery also offer a lot of useful qualities that make them the one to pick. AGM batteries are high quality and work at optimal capacity at a large range of temperatures. They work great for all high amp needs and have a very slow self-discharge rate (meaning you can leave one plugged in and you won't waste a lot of energy).

The thick AGM separator absorbs and holds acid to prevent spilling. And the precision assembly creates a uniform book of plates that are tightly compressed in each cell and held under pressure in the rigid battery case. The result? A battery that resists vibration, recharges faster, cycles more and last longer in demanding applications.

Also, AGM batteries charge very easily and hold their charge very well. Gel batteries are very delicate things; one mistake in charging them will ruin the battery completely, even if it is new. Because they're delicate, and cost more, gel batteries are not a first choice for most applications.

Gel batteries are called gel because they use silica (or sand) to turn the acid inside the battery into a thick liquid. This liquid does make it spill-proof, like our AGM batteries, but the gel is fragile, and can be easily burned if used in high amperage situations. Things like quick charging, high discharge, or other intense situations are all likely to cause serious damage to a gel battery, making it fail even if it's barely used.

AGM batteries use the concept of gel batteries and take it a step further. This makes for a product with the same resistances and the same sealed and spill-proof case as a gel, but now offers the flexibility and high performance that only comes from an AGM battery. Combine this with a streamlined way to produce the batteries and you have a more affordable and powerful tool that is a must have for anyone looking for a quality product they can trust.

RECOMMENDATION:

In Nigeria considering our ambient temperature AGM batteries are most suitable because they can withstand higher temperature