Lithium VS AGM

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  1. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    Happy happy everyone. I’m getting some slow to start cranks in around 20 degrees mornings. I figure it’s time for new batteries after about 4 years with my AGM starting batteries.

    I have an EPU and 4 batteries behind the sleeper (they’ve been run down quite a bit but still function but will need replacing before long). 4 starting batteries under the drivers steps. All AGM. My inverter is set to charge on AGM.

    So, basically I’m not sure if I can replace only the 4 starting batteries.

    Can I replace the starting batteries with lithium batteries?

    If I put in lithium starting batteries and leave the older AGMs for the EPU do I need to worry about them charging differently? The inverter is set to charge AGM. I’m guessing the inverter charges the EPU batteries and the alternator charges the starting batteries.

    Should I stick with AGM starter batteries?

    I’ll likely need to replace the EPU batteries when summer comes along.

    I know that’s a lot of questions but I don’t want to fry anything out.
     
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  3. Accidental Trucker

    Accidental Trucker Road Train Member

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    Isn't the inverter on the draw side of the system, and the alternator on the charging side?
     
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  4. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    honestly I’m not really sure. I know the controller for the inverter has settings for different battery types. I think I read that it charges the batteries differently. Ag is for AGM.
     
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