Hey guys..question…look8ng to change my vantage battery…was wondering if my Aston maintainer charger will be ok with a agm battery..I read somewhere they need a different charger…just want to be sure…lol
thanks in advance..
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Which version of the maintainer do you have? The latest version of the Aston maintainer is made by Tecmate and supports AGM.
https://www.astonparts.com/genuine-aston-martin-battery-conditioner-battery-charger-d441804.html

It is an optimate 6 select that supports AGM voltage
https://optimate1.com/product/optimate-6-select/

 

Most modern chargers support AGM but not lithium batteries. If in doubt by a CTEK unit which are not expensive and have a setting for AGM which requires a somewhat different voltage charging profile than conventional batteries.

 

^^^agree^^^ - most new chargers have AGM capabilities and are MUCH less expensive then CTEK or a manufactures branded charger.

 

Last time I looked, Amazon had CTEK battery maintainers for $100 more or less.

 

This is my current maintainer..

 

Why not use a regular battery? AGM's are not superior as they have similar life and sometimes fail sooner than regular batteries from my experience. If you do go AGM, definitely update your maintainer to a more modern one.

 

Both of my CTEKs have AGM settings. AGM batteries have to maintain at a different voltage than flood acid batteries. It's not that the maintainer with just one setting wouldn't work on an AGM, but the more ideal way to maintain an AGM is with the correct voltage.

I have a 7002 which is a huge maintainer (meant for boats and large batteries), then I have the newer MXS 5.0. Both of these have been great maintainers. The 7002 uses a snowflake as an icon for the AGM (why I don't know).

 

I went from this charger (Porsche branded) to this one: JMR without lithium, I have been very happy with it - I use it with the magnetic connection and move to the clamps or cigarette lighter option, depending on the car

No affiliation, KH

 

Interesting..thanks guys…I’ll look into it further…

 

This is my do every thing battery charger/conditioner for the $100 range. Pro-Logix
Clore Automotive PL2320 20-Amp