Do I need a smart charger for an EFB battery?

If your car has start/stop technology, you'll have an AGM or EFB battery. A conventional charger isn't suitable for these types of batteries and you'll need a 'smart' charger instead.
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Can I charge an EFB battery with a normal charger?

EFB's can be charged using standard modern intelligent chargers (no specific charging pattern, unlike AGM batteries).
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Do you need a special battery charger for Stop-Start battery?

If your vehicle has Stop/Start Technology, it will be fitted with either an EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) or an AGM battery (Absorbent Glass Mat), so you'll need a smart charger to charge these types of battery safely.
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Can I charge EFB battery with AGM?

Charging an AGM or EFB battery follows the same principles. However, it is important to use the right device and charging method that is suitable for the technology. For example, some chargers have a special mode for charging gel batteries that is not compatible with AGM technology.
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Can CTEK charge EFB battery?

The MXS 5.0 provides an outstanding charging experience! For all types of lead-acid 12V batteries (WET, EFB, MF, CA/CA, AGM, and GEL). Charger type: 8-step, fully automatic charging cycle.
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What setting do I charge my EFB battery?

For batteries of the EFB type, the maximum charge limit is set voltage, which can not be exceeded-it is 14.8 volts.
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Can I use my CTEK charger on an AGM battery?

There are many different types of car battery available today, including wet cell, calcium and Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) . Each needs to be maintained in a slightly different way, but all of them can be charged and maintained with a CTEK 24V or 12V battery charger.
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Are EFB and AGM the same?

EFB batteries have been introduced as a lower tier option to AGM batteries in terms of performance and durability. EFB technology relies on improvements to existing flooded technology through the addition of Carbon additives in the plate manufacturing process.
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Is an EFB battery better than AGM?

For starters, AGM batteries provide more electrical energy than an EFB can and recharge up to five times faster. An AGM battery will also typically last two to three times longer than a flooded battery, with an average lifespan of five to eight years.
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Is EFB or AGM better?

The answer is simple: superior battery performance. While AGM is still the battery of choice for powering deep cycle needs, which is a niche use of automotive batteries, EFB will provide a better experience for the majority of consumers.
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Is an EFB battery a lead acid battery?

Manufacturers define EFB batteries as vented (flooded) lead–acid starter batteries, with additional design features to improve significantly the starting performance, cycling capability and service-life compared with standard flooded batteries, especially for start‒stop vehicle applications.
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What does EFB battery stand for?

An enhanced flooded battery (EFB) can also be used in cars that feature Stop-Start technology. It is considered an entry level battery for use in cars with this technology.
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What is special about a stop/start battery charger?

Stop-Start technology reduces exhaust gas emissions and fuel consumption by automatically switching off the engine every time the vehicle comes to a stop. However, cars fitted with Start-Stop systems also place a greater load on the battery.
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Can you recondition a EFB battery?

First off, only use RECOND mode with a standard Lead Acid Battery or Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB) (this includes calcium EFB batteries). RECOND will not help an Advanced Glass Matt (AGM) battery. It could even harm a Gel battery. Find out more about what RECOND mode does in the Stratification section below.
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Are Stop Start batteries AGM?

AGM BATTERIES EXPLAINED

AGM stands for absorbent glass mat. These AGM battery types are currently being installed on the new top of the range, stop start vehicles and other luxury vehicles on the market. They can also be very useful on performance cars that do low mileage or vehicles that have heavy electrical demands.
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How long do EFB batteries last?

The EFB battery is for simpler stop/start electric systems with smaller engines. This battery can live from 3 to 6 years.
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Can I replace EFB with AGM?

With an EFB battery you have two options: Either replace it with another EFB or install an AGM. The latter can increase the efficiency of the automatic Start-Stop system and result in a more efficient fuel consumption.
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Can I charge a AGM battery with a normal charger?

Many modern chargers allow you to select whether you're charging an AGM battery or a flooded cell option. However, as stated above, it's important not to use an old charger specially formulated only to suit the needs of wet cell batteries if you have a VRLA battery.
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Does AGM battery need special charger?

AGM batteries do NOT require a special charger. However, LIKE ANY OTHER BATTERY, it will benefit from the ministrations of a quality "smart" charger. A regular ol' constant voltage charger, such as you'd buy at the local auto parts store, feeds out power at around 12.7v (some are 12.6v, and some are 12.8v). That's it.
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What kind of charger do I need for AGM batteries?

Voltage Compatibility

Most AGM battery chargers are compatible with either six-, 12-volt, or both batteries. If you're looking to charge larger vehicles, you'll need a 12-volt charger. For smaller vehicles, like ATVs, lawn tractors, golf carts, etc., you can use a six-volt charger.
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Do EFB batteries need water?

With modern, maintenance-free batteries, water loss is so low that topping up with distilled water is not necessary during the life of the battery.
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What component of EFB is enhanced?

Key Features Of EFB Technology

Enhanced flooded batteries have two main characteristics, namely scrim and acid circulator. The Scrim is a polyester element added between the plate and the separator. Its purpose is to prevent the erosion of mass by holding the reactive material in its place.
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What is Varta EFB?

EFB Enhanced Technology. VARTA® offers enhanced flooded battery (EFB) products that deliver superior reliability and performance compared to standard lead-acid batteries for automotive and commercial vehicle applications.
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Does Auto start-stop drain your battery?

The start/stop feature of your car is designed to save fuel and lower vehicle emissions. AAA's engineering department did some tests and found that fuel savings have been as high as five percent. Regarding extra wear and tear, so far tests have shown no significant change in battery or starter motor life.
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