Originally Posted by PowerSurge
Originally Posted by mrdctaylor
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
You're better off with a FLA (Flooded Lead Acid) in Texas.
Oh? Ok--good to know. Why is that?
"But even AGM batteries face challenges. "AGM batteries will perform well in the heat, but the life span will be hampered due to loss of water from the high temperatures," says Jeff Barron, research lab manager for Interstate Batteries"
https://www.consumerreports.org/car...ts-your-car-battery-what-to-do-about-it/
Well, here's a quote 2 paragraphs prior:
"If you live in an area with extreme temperatures, and are looking for a maintenance-free battery, consider getting an AGM. While AGM batteries can also be affected by high heat, they tend to perform better overall than other sealed batteries in our tests."
Originally Posted by mrdctaylor
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
You're better off with a FLA (Flooded Lead Acid) in Texas.
Oh? Ok--good to know. Why is that?
"But even AGM batteries face challenges. "AGM batteries will perform well in the heat, but the life span will be hampered due to loss of water from the high temperatures," says Jeff Barron, research lab manager for Interstate Batteries"
https://www.consumerreports.org/car...ts-your-car-battery-what-to-do-about-it/
Well, here's a quote 2 paragraphs prior:
"If you live in an area with extreme temperatures, and are looking for a maintenance-free battery, consider getting an AGM. While AGM batteries can also be affected by high heat, they tend to perform better overall than other sealed batteries in our tests."
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