The Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery is a maintenance-free sealed GEL technology monobloc battery.
The Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery is a sealed, maintenance-free monobloc battery with GEL technology, ideal for use in small solar installations, equipment such as alarms, emergency lights, fire systems, telecommunications, measuring instruments, irrigation equipment, toys... The battery comes in a compact format so that it is easy to transport and install.
The Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery is a 12V voltage battery, a sealed monobloc type because it is made up of 6 2V cells delivering a total voltage of 12V. In the lead battery family, gel is the battery technology that offers the longest lifespan as it supports a greater number of charges and discharges, with the best models reaching 1200 cycles with 60% discharges.
What is the Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery like?
The cells of the Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery are reinforced with a grid and special insulation, minimising evaporation, which is then redirected back into the battery. For this reason, when a gel battery is in use, the working position of the battery is very important, usually with the terminals at the top. Sometimes it is thought that since it is sealed and will not leak, it is indifferent how we place it, but this is not the case.
The Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery is a sealed battery and therefore maintenance-free, ideal for powering devices that require high autonomy such as: telecommunication systems, alarms, signalling systems, repeaters, etc. The monoblock gel battery is also suitable for powering any other low-power household appliance, such as a television, small refrigerator, computer, radio, etc. within a small photovoltaic installation.
The Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery is better able to withstand shocks and vibrations because the electrolyte is gelled and not in a liquid state as in open lead batteries. It does not emit gases to the outside because it is hermetically sealed and there is no risk of electrolyte spillage, which makes it a very safe and top-quality battery within the group of lead batteries.
Using the Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery
Always charge the Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery through a charge regulator or a battery charger to maintain the voltage within suitable levels, in this case between 13.6 and 13.8V in the float stage. These GEL batteries do not require equalisation, so you must take into account that the battery must not exceed 14.4V in its charging process.
When we use the Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery we always have the doubt of knowing the discharge percentage or the available reserve, just like when we see it on our mobile phone. In a lead battery the measurement is not so exact, and we have to take into account several factors so that the figure is close. If we charge it using a solar charge regulator, the regulator itself knows the energy that is entering the Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery, but if we discharge it using an inverter we will need a shunt to know what energy the inverter extracts from the battery and have a more accurate calculation. This device can be an independent battery monitor or a complement to the charge regulator itself.
In the event that the Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery is charged through a solar energy system or through an isolated solar kit, we must correctly size the solar installation so that the battery can have a long useful life. If the battery is charged using a conventional battery charger, the charger should not exceed 15% of the battery's capacity. For example, if it is a 100Ah battery, the battery charger should not exceed 15Ah of current. This prevents excessive gassing inside the battery, which could cause the container to deform.
The Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery is more resistant to deep discharges than other AGM or open lead acid batteries. As it is a sealed battery, it is not necessary to monitor the water level as is the case with open lead-acid batteries. However, it should be noted that the batteries must be kept in an area with reasonable temperature and humidity conditions. There are specific models that withstand extreme operating conditions; find out more about this in order to choose the right one.
Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery Capacity
The dimensions and weight of the Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery can be checked in the attached technical sheet and in the technical characteristics. Make sure that the space you have is sufficient to house it. It should also be noted that the working position of the battery is vertical, with the terminals at the top.
The Victron Energy 12V 66Ah GEL Battery has several charge measurements in Ah. The value of 'C10, C20 or C100' basically indicates the number of hours elapsed at a constant discharge until the battery remains at a certain voltage (10.5V) so that the battery provides its capacity in Ah. Several tests are carried out at various time intervals and the manufacturer chooses whether to mark the battery capacity in C10, C20, C100 etc. Make sure that the battery meets the capacity you require so that its use is not at the limit of its possibilities and its life cycles are drastically reduced.
