ALL ABOUT AGMS

摘要

Looks can be deceiving. Just because something looks like a technology we are used to seeing doesn't necessarily mean that we can test it and service it the same way we always have. Case in point: AGM batteries. AGM batteries, a battery technology in the valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) family, often look identical to their flooded lead acid (FLA) counterparts. Battery manufacturer's such as Johnson Controls, are revving up their production of AGM batteries to suit the needs of today's high tech vehicles and are producing millions of AGM batteries annually. This is a sure sign that you will be seeing these batteries in more applications in the near future. In this article we look at what makes these batteries different from traditional lead acid batteries and, most importantly, how to test and service them.