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Re: [Shop-talk] AGM battery: OK to lay it on its side?

To: Philip Ethier <pethier7@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] AGM battery: OK to lay it on its side?
From: David Scheidt <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 07:50:34 -0500
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> On May 11, 2026, at 02:21, Philip Ethier <pethier7@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> I could swear that I used to run an AGM battery meant for a Honda Gold Wing, 
> laid down flat in my Lotus Elise. That car has gone away.
> 
> I bought a Birkin and there is a larger automotive AGM battery lying on its 
> side.  This battery won't fit in there standing up with the terminals on top. 
>  Is it OK to continue to use the mounting done by a previous owner?
> 

Yes.  Agm batteries can be mounted in any orientation.  Most say not upside 
down, but I am pretty sure that is to avoid dropping it and shorting the 
terminals. 

> 
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