Mounting AGM Battery On Its Side

[shredwagon]

I did a brief search and nothing came up on mounting AGM's on their side. Specifically heavier batteries like the 2150 (31)

Odyssey markets the side mounting option. But, in an off-road environment - could this affect the batteries internal structure? i.e. if the plate orientation is opposite to the vibration?

Any insight much appreciated.

[keezer37]

http://www.odysseybattery.com/docume...M-010_0412.pdf

Mounting flexibility
The ODYSSEY battery may be installed in any orientation (except inverted) without sacrificing any performance
attributes. There is no fear of any acid spillage as ODYSSEY batteries recycle the internal gas during operation or
charging. The valve regulated design of the ODYSSEY battery eliminates the need for an acid vent tube; eliminating
the fear of acid burns or damage to expensive chrome or paint.

[cnynrat]

I have a Lifeline AGM battery mounted on it's side in my truck camper. I"ve been running that configuration for about 5 years now with no issues at all. It's one of the great benefits of AGM battery technology.

[shredwagon]

Thanks Dave & Keezer.

I had read the fine print under Odyssey's Warranty stating that extreme vibration would void it, unless it was metal jacketed. Which mine isn't.
So that got me thinking that side mounting may only be for less extreme applications due to the orientation of the plates. (battery will be mounted to my slider and frame)

5 years sounds like a good test, so I'll give it a try. A layer of dense rubber padding underneath should help out with some vibration.

[mhiscox]

The house batteries in the XV-JP Rubicon are on their sides:



In general, VRLA--Valve-regulated lead acid . . . that is, sealed as opposed to flooded--batteries can be placed in any position except upside-down.

The amount of hydrogen produced by these batteries when recharging is less than for flooded cells, but best practice still suggests that there be top ventilation available to prevent hydrogen from accumulating in the battery compartment.

[kchristian]

Just to clarify here, I am about to pull the trigger on some Diehard Platinum group 34 batteries and I'm a newb so I dont wanna screw this up. Could they be installed vertically?
DieHard.jpeg

Like this?
Diehard vertical.jpg

[cnynrat]

^^^

Yes, that should be fine. It may be a little more difficult to secure in that orientation, but other than than shouldn't be a problem.

[kchristian]

Yes, that should be fine. It may be a little more difficult to secure in that orientation, but other than than shouldn't be a problem.

Excellent. I'm going to have to fab up a new bracket anyway, so I'll be sure to do something sturdy.

[Jeff Wanamog]

This is how I mounted my AGM in my trailer. This is just to give you an idea of a different mounting.
But then again, I don't do anything the normal way.
Jeff

[keezer37]

Could they be installed vertically?

^^^

Yes, that should be fine. It may be a little more difficult to secure in that orientation, but other than than shouldn't be a problem.

Yeah, depending on what your going to put it through, best to over secure it.
I recently bought a group 31 for unexpo related purposes. That is one heavy biach. Hurt my ego just to carry it out of the store.