Fracino Gel Battery – Deep Cycle 120Ah – For Dual Fuel Coffee Machines
AGM type gel leisure battery rated at 120Ah
Brands will vary – Fracino suppliers trade in a range of brands. Supplied by Fracino.
AGM batteries use the concept of gel batteries and take it a step further. An AGM (absorbed glass mat) battery contains a special glass mat separator that wicks the electrolyte solution between the battery plates. This material’s design enables the fiberglass to be saturated with electrolyte – and to store the electrolyte in a “dry” or suspended gel-like state rather than in free liquid form. While regular lead acid batteries need a topping charge every six months to prevent the build-up of sulfation, AGM batteries are less prone to sulfation and can sit in storage for longer before a charge becomes necessary. The battery stands up well to low temperatures and has a low self-discharge.
Standard gel batteries are called gel because they use silica (or sand) to turn the acid inside the battery into a thick liquid. This liquid does make it spill-proof, like AGM batteries, but the gel is fragile, and can be easily burned if used in high amperage situations. Things like quick charging, high discharge, or other intense situations are all likely to cause serious damage to a gel battery, making it fail even if it’s barely used.
The thick AGM separator absorbs and holds acid to prevent spilling in the same manner as the gel, but the precision assembly creates a uniform book of plates that are tightly compressed in each cell and held under pressure in the rigid battery case. This ensures a battery that resists vibration, recharges faster, cycles more and last longer in demanding applications.
AGM batteries charge very easily and hold their charge very well. Basic gel batteries are very delicate things; one mistake in charging them will ruin the battery completely, even if it is new.
This battery has is the latest technology battery technology for use in mobile, constant power drain situations such as a mobile coffee vehicle requires.
Other basic gel or lead acid types are designed for car starter motors – requiring short bursts of power; not the constant draw that a machine requires.
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Mike brittain –
Hi skill this battery power a little gem
Regards Mike
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roland.s –
Hi, it can power most espresso machines, but every machines draws different amount of power. This battery is designed for dual fuel machines, as they don’t require so much power.
I suggest you check with your local technician or electrician to see how long this battery would last you.
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