Battery Types Conventional

Because AGM batteries are different than Conventional batteries, it is important to keep these points in mind: 

1. There are important differences in the activation of an AGM battery versus a Conventional battery. Be sure to follow the instructions for activating AGM batteries. 

2. While  AGM batteries dramatically reduce the need for maintenance, they do need periodic charging. It’s important to remember this and use the correct charging method and battery charger. 

3. When considering upgrading to an AGM battery that was not original equipment on a vehicle, check to make sure the charging system has a regulated output between 14.0 and 14.8 volts. In general, older vehicles have a charging rate that produces lower voltages and a Conventional battery will be the only battery option for these vehicles. 

Conventional Batteries 

Unlike AGM batteries,  Conventional designs have filler caps and vent tubes. Not all vehicles require an AGM battery and the Conventional batteries offer good performance and longevity but at a lower price point. Yuasa manufactures several designs of these batteries: Conventional (YuMicron) and High Performance Conventional batteries (YuMicron CX). They have features in common that Yuasa uses for all their batteries. Sealed posts to resist corrosion, tough polypropylene covers and containers and heat sealed construction for a strong, bonded unit. In addition, they share design features, like special separators and through-partition construction. YuMicronbatteries have more cranking power (up to 30%) for their physical size than a standard Conventional battery. The plate surface area in the YuMicron is increased by the use of thin, high-tech separators that make room for extra plates within each cell. The YuMicron batteries also use a special inter-cell connector that minimizes internal resistance and further maximizes starting capacity, plus a special glass mat that resists vibration damage. The difference between the YuMicron and the YuMicron CX is the material used in the plates. Conventional and YuMicron batteries both use leadantimony plates while the YuMicron CX uses lead-calcium. The use of lead-calcium technology provides increased cold cranking amps, reduced water loss (up to 66% when compared to a Conventional design) and has reduced self-discharge properties resulting in a battery that will hold a charge longer. Do all the features offered by the YuMicron design make it a better choice than a Yuasa Conventional battery? Not necessarily as it depends on the vehicle and application. While a Conventional battery is an ideal choice for a lawn tractor it may not be for an ATV, watercraft or motorcycle. Space limitations, engine vibration, terrain (on-the-water vs. off-road vs. mowing the lawn) all affect battery choice and how well a battery will perform over its lifetime.