My battery is completely sealed, it’s a GEL battery right?
In most cases the answer is “no”. The huge overwhelming majority of sealed batteries are AGM (absorbed glass matt), this includes Original Equipment batteries supplied by the manufacturer. This is where the acid is absorbed in the glass matt sponge like material between the plates, so there is very little, if any free moving acid in battery. This method of manufacturing allows excellent vibration resistance, high cranking and a very low discharge rate, all attributes that are very important to Powersports applications. AGM batteries are normally supplied either factory activated, where the acid has been added at the factory before the batteries are shipped out.Or supplied with an acid pack, so that the dealer, battery specialist or user can activate the battery prior to use. We always supply, where possible, batteries with acid packs and not factory activated products. This is due to the fact that when the acid is added to the battery, it begins to age and deteriorate. When you take in
