A. You can let any modern battery sit on concrete without fear of harm or accelerated self-discharge. Concrete is generally an excellent surface on which to store a battery. The key issue is that the floor should not have any sharp objects which ?may damage the battery casing; there are no ?electrochemical reasons.

The entire range also benefits from Calcium technology which provides longer shelf life, greater resistance to high bonnet temperatures and reduced water loss throughout its life. Stop start means that your car’s engine cuts out when you stop to save fuel and cut harmful emissions. Cars with an extended automatic start-stop system are equipped with an AGM battery. Only an AGM battery may be used as a replacement. What is the reason for the restricted choice of battery? AGM technology now factory fitted to numerous luxury cars and “Stop – Start” vehicle where increased AGM battery features are requiredThe new Yuasa AGM European 096 and 019 sized batteries provide reliable starting whilst coping with the extreme power needs of the modern vehicle. Laboratory evaluation is boasting 4-5 times the cyclic durability of standard conventional flooded product and typically 16% higher starting power, even at lower temperatures. Increased reaction surface area ensures increased energy densities for faster engine rotation during starting and therefore maximising fuel efficiency. We are unable to ship to the following post codes on any service but may be able to obtain a quote: A. Both are recombinant batteries (i.e. under normal operating conditions they recombine the gases given off during charging to form water) and both are classified as sealed valve regulated. AGM stands for Absorbed Glass Mat. That’s because the electrolyte in AGM batteries is absorbed in fibre glass mats, rather than free flowing around the lead plates. Why Are AGM batteries Better Than Standard Flooded Batteries? To meet the growing demand for OEM specification EFB technology in the European aftermarket, Yuasa has introduced 11 new EFB battery types with the launch of the YBX7000 Start Stop range. This range comprises 5 European (DIN) and 6 Japanese (JIS) battery sizes to maximise coverage of vehicles in the UK parc.

We’ve done in-depth exploration into both EFB and AGM batteries, on which is best for start stop batteries. How long should the battery last me? This myth stems from the days of the old wooden/glass case batteries, where damp floors led to water soaking up into outer wooden cases causing swelling of the wood. In fact with modern batteries in hard plastic cases, concrete is generally an excellent surface on which to store a battery. The key issue is that the floor should not have any sharp objects which may damage the battery casing; there are no electrochemical reasons. A. As with flooded batteries, providing the batteries are kept ?in a charged state, batteries can be stored without any fears of freezing. NEVER reduce the technology in an attempt to reduce costs as this will only result in premature failure of the replacement battery and will invalidate the warranty. If a standard flooded battery is fitted to a Start-Stop vehicle it will most definitely fail leading to a loss of vehicle functions (including Start-Stop). Batterycharged's Recommended 096 EFB Car Batteries New starter battery technologies extend the range available, but also make it difficult for some workshop employees to find the right replacement battery for the vehicle. It cannot always be assumed that the battery which is already installed in the vehicle is really the best technology for the vehicle – especially if the battery has already been replaced. This also makes it difficult to understand the workshop’s choice of replacement battery. We have summarized the most important points for the decision of when an EFB or an AGM is the best choice for a vehicle. EFB batteries – for compact and mid-range cars with start-stop

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A. EFB batteries are an enhanced version of standard wet-flooded technology. The primary benefits of EFB technology are improved charge acceptance and greater cyclic durability when operating in a reduced state of charge (typical of Stop Start applications). As an approximation, EFB batteries will provide 270,000 engine starts, compared to 30,000 starts from standard flooded product. If 096 is not the right size, here’s all the best Enhanced Flooded Batteries for each different size. Getting The Right Battery Type Improved flooded battery technology, increasingly referred to as EFB technology in the market, offers a cost effective solution for entry level Start-Stop vehicles. EU emissions targets for these vehicles are lower than those set for higher performance models. This has led to manufacturers developing a battery technology that meets the demands of Start-Stop operation in a higher state of charge than expected from AGM technology, but lower than that expected from standard wet-flooded starter batteries. More reaction surface area ensuring higher starting capacity within the same footprint as conventional ?flooded batteries.