The Victron Energy 12V 60Ah GEL Battery is a maintenance-free sealed GEL technology monobloc battery.

Victron Energy GEL 12V 60Ah Battery Features

The Victron Energy 12V 60Ah GEL battery is a 12V voltage battery, sealed monobloc type because it is composed of 6 cells of 2V delivering a total voltage of 12V. In the family of lead batteries, the gel is the battery technology that gives longer life, as it supports a greater number of charges and discharges, reaching the best models to 1200 cycles with discharges of 60%.

How is the Victron Energy 12V 60Ah GEL Battery?

The cells of the Victron Energy 12V 60Ah GEL Battery are reinforced with a grid and a special insulation, reducing evaporation to a minimum, which is redirected back into the battery. For this reason, when a gel battery is in use it is very important the working position of the battery, usually with the terminals at the top. Sometimes it is thought that since it is sealed, and it is not going to leak it is indifferent as we place it, but that is not like that.

The Victron Energy 12V 60Ah GEL battery is a sealed battery and, therefore, maintenance free, ideal for powering devices that require high autonomy such as telecommunication systems, alarms, signaling systems, repeaters etc. The monoblock gel battery is also valid for powering any other low power household appliances, such as a television, small refrigerator, computer, radio, etc. within a small photovoltaic installation.

The Victron Energy 12V 60Ah GEL battery withstands shocks and vibrations better because the electrolyte is gelled and not in a liquid state as in open lead batteries. It does not emit gases to the outside, since it is hermetically sealed and there is no danger of electrolyte spillage, which makes it a very safe battery and of the highest quality within the group of lead batteries.

Using the Victron Energy GEL 12V 60Ah Battery

Always charge the Victron Energy 12V 60Ah GEL Battery through a charge regulator or a battery charger to maintain the voltage within adequate levels, in this case between 13.6 and 13.8V in the float stage. These GEL batteries do not require equalization, so you have to take into account that the battery should not exceed 14.4V in its charging process.

When we use the Victron Energy 12V 60Ah GEL battery, we always have the doubt of knowing the percentage of discharge or the available reserve, just like when we see it in the mobile. In a lead-acid battery the measurement is not so exact, and we have to take into account several factors so that the figure is approached.

If we charge it through a solar charge regulator, the regulator itself knows the energy that is entering the Victron Energy 12V 60Ah GEL battery, but if we discharge it through 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 of the charge controller itself.

In the case that the Victron Energy 12V 60Ah GEL battery is charged through a solar energy system or through an isolated solar kit, we must correctly dimension the solar installation so that the battery can have a long useful life. If the battery is charged through a conventional battery charger, it should not exceed 15% of the battery capacity.

For example, if it is a 100Ah battery, the battery charger should not exceed 15Ah of current. With this, we avoid that an excessive gassing is generated in its interior that could cause the deformation of its container.

The Victron Energy 12V 60Ah GEL battery withstands deep discharges better than other AGM or open lead batteries. As it is a sealed battery, it is not necessary to monitor the water liquid level, as it is the case with open lead-acid batteries.

Nevertheless, it is necessary to bear in mind that the batteries must remain in an area with reasonable climatic conditions of temperature and humidity. There are specific models that can withstand extreme operating conditions; please inquire about them in order to choose the appropriate one.

Capacity of the Victron Energy GEL 12V 60Ah Battery

The dimensions and weight of the Victron Energy 12V 60Ah GEL Battery can be checked in the attached data sheet and in the technical characteristics. Make sure that you have enough space 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 60Ah GEL Battery has several charge measurements in Ah. The 'C10, C20 or C100' value basically indicates the number of hours elapsed at a constant discharge until the battery stays at a given voltage (10.5V) for the battery to deliver its Ah capacity.

Many tests are done at various time intervals and the manufacturer selects whether to mark the battery capacity in C10, C20, C100 etc. Make sure that the battery meets the capacity you require so that the battery usage is not at the limit of the possibilities and its life cycles are drastically reduced.