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Originally Posted by noserub
snip....... I don't know how to find out if my Iota converter can charge an AGM battery correctly without damaging it. I've heard that it is a 2 stage converter, so that leads me to believe that it cannot (I heard 3 stage is necessary for AGM). I don't know if this information is accurate.....snip
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Your correct that your 2006 IOTA converter/charger is a 2-stage unit....., I replaced my 2005 IOTA 2-stage a couple of years ago for Progressive Dynamics 4-stage unit to optimize the performance/life of my (2) 6V Deep Cycle CG batteries.
I have to believe that to maximize the performance of an AGM battery a 3 or 4-stage converter/charger is a must, the 2-stage unit IMO will compromise the performance and life.
With some IOTA converter/chargers you can add a IQ4 Smart Charger that plugs into the existing IOTA, the IQ4 will make it a 3-stage unit.
JOF IQ4 reference thread:
http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/sh...rter%2Fcharger
IQ4 Smart Charger:
http://www.iotaengineering.com/iq.htm
If your IOTA unit is mounted to the back of the Load Center (breaker/fuse panel) the IQ4 won't work (no plug-in port). If you have a remote free-standing IOTA unit then it has the required Dual Voltage plug-in port for the IQ4.
Bob
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