Victron battery AGM 12-240 12V AGM Deep Cycle Batt. 240Ah (M8)

Victron AGM Battery 240 Ah 12 V VRLA Deep Cycle Battery (M8)

VRLA technology
VRLA stands for Valve Regulated Lead Acid, meaning the battery cells are valve-controlled, and any gas produced by overcharging or a cell failure can escape through a safety valve. They are completely maintenance-free.

Sealed (VRLA) AGM batteries
AGM stands for Absorbent Glass Mat. In this type of battery, the electrolyte is absorbed by capillary action in a fleece of fine glass fibers. In our book "Always Power," we pointed out that AGM batteries are particularly suitable for high current demands.

Sealed (VRLA) Gel Batteries
Here, the electrolyte is bound in a silicate gel. Gel batteries generally have a longer lifespan and are better suited to cyclic loads.

Low self-discharge
Victron VRLA batteries, thanks to their use of lead-calcium grids and high-purity materials, can be stored for extended periods without recharging. The self-discharge rate is less than 2% per month at 20°C and doubles for every 10°C increase in temperature. When stored in cool conditions, Victron VRLA batteries can be kept for up to one year without recharging.

Excellent performance after deep discharge
Victron VRLA batteries exhibit excellent recovery behavior even after prolonged deep discharge. However, it must be noted that frequent and prolonged deep discharges can lead to irreversible damage, even in Victron batteries.

Battery discharge behavior
The nominal capacity of Victron batteries refers to a discharge time of 20 hours, i.e., a discharge current of 0.05C. The nominal capacity of Victron Tubular Plate Long Life batteries refers to a discharge time of 10 hours. A lower discharge current increases the effective capacity, and conversely, it decreases with a higher discharge current (see Table 1).