Can I put a gel battery in the inverter?

Can I put the gel battery in the inverter: This battery is 12 Volt and has a 100 amp/hours capacity. Both are lead acid batteries. These batteries aren't designed to be discharged so frequently and to low states of charge with our load shedding. What is more suitable is a compatible/drop in Lithium Ion battery, which is significantly more expensive

What is a gel battery?

Gel batteries are a type of lead-acid battery that, in certain cases, can be a solid choice as an energy backup system or paired with solar panels. In this article, we’ll discuss some differentiating factors between gel batteries and other energy storage options and the best use-cases for this technology. What are gel batteries? How do they work?

Can a gel battery be used on a solar system?

Gel batteries, like AGM batteries, can be particularly useful for small, off-grid solar systems. For example, a remote cabin with low energy demand and a small system on the roof may be the perfect candidate for a gel or AGM battery bank.

Do inverters need batteries?

Batteries form a vital part of inverters as an inverter’s life, and its functioning depends on them. An inverter converts the DC drawn from batteries into AC. Apart from portable inverters that come with a built-in battery, batteries are generally sold separately. As such, one needs to buy and install batteries separately.

Are gel batteries safe?

Because they are “sealed,” gel batteries don’t need their water levels checked and monitored like standard lead-acid options, nor do they expel gas. These factors generally make gel batteries safer than traditional lead-acid options, as they’re more of a “set it and forget it” product.

Are AGM batteries better than gel batteries?

A major difference between the two technologies is their charge rates – AGM batteries are better at handling higher charge and discharge rates than their gel counterparts. In general, gel batteries are still a solid option for projects that involve very slow, deep discharge.