Charger for an AGM Battery?

[RivRunR]

Been thinking about putting a trolling motor in my canoe, using a 12V 50Ah AGM Deep Cycle SLA Battery.

I've got a Schumacher 1.5 amp trickle battery charger/maintainer that I was going to use, but the battery manufacturer's website says "Warning: Use only AGM Smart Chargers. Using a constant current wet battery charger will damage battery."

I've never used an AGM battery before, so I wasn't sure if this warning was real, or if they were just trying to sell me a charger?

 

[TNtroller]

AGM batteries have different charging characteristics, so yes you need a charger for AGM batteries.

 

[FishingForSupper]

I have a Schumacher trickle charger too and it does say it's rated for agm batteries. It's my understanding you have to charge with lower amperage on agms. If you you still have your manual from the charger it should say if it's ok on agm. Otherwise call Schumacher directly and they will be able to tell you.

 

[Jim]

What kind of Battery is it....Brand?

Cabelas has theirs on sale and I'm debating going to get one.

 

[Skiffing]

I got a Duralast 60ah AGM at Autozone side post for $150 with a manufacture date of Feb 2015. Three year warranty.

 

[RivRunR]

What kind of Battery is it....Brand?

Cabelas has theirs on sale and I'm debating going to get one.

It's a VMAX for $109.99 + $29.74 shipping, enter this # in Amazon: B00TPC2L9M

 

[Butthead]

I use two Schumacher 15/10/2 amp marine chargers that have individual settings for Lead acid, AGM, and Gel.
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