[Spridgets] Midget Values

Sat Aug 27 12:44:36 MDT 2022

List,
How do I know which battery I have in my vehicles, the AGM (absorbed glass
mat) or the other such as Group 24 flooded lead acid? I believe I ate 2
batteries on tenders this past winter. I would like to get a small in size,
sealed battery for my Sprite because I have to remove the hood otherwise.
However the sealed batteries can't be tender charged because they are
sealed.  I'm not sure if the batteries I have are any good as this is the
first week I'm home long enough to check. None of my batteries are sealed.
Can I assume the type of batteries I have are written on the battery or is
there another test to determine which type I have?

Let me understand this, the AGM battery cannot be tender charged or they
will die. But not necessarily sealed?

https://www.batterystuff.com/kb/articles/5-battery-types-explained-sealed-agm-gel.html

Thank you kindly,
Linda
62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Mon, Aug 15, 2022 at 8:56 PM Michael MacLean via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I use AGM batteries in my Harley Davidson.  If they go down I just put it
> on a smart charger the night before I use the bike.  Battery has lasted for
> quite awhile this way.
> Mike MacLean
>
> On Mon, Aug 15, 2022 at 12:03 PM CosmicMag1380 via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> AGM batteries are a good choice but not if you store your car with a
>> tender on it. Trickle charging will "cook" an AGM. Absorptive Glass Mat
>> will dry out when slowly charged and ruin the battery. A fast, high amp
>> charger is better if the battery goes down. I usually disconnect mine in
>> the winer and charge it once in the spring before driving.
>>
>> On Mon, Aug 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM Larry Macy via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I used a group 51 in my 78 Midget. It’s a bit narrower than a 24 and
>>> easier to get behind the heater with out removing the bonnet. You can get
>>> the same CCA as a 24, and maybe more with modern batter tech.
>>>
>>> I never thought about AGM,  but it is certainly worth looking into
>>>
>>> Larry
>>>
>>> On Aug 14, 2022, at 9:16 PM, Dave and Terri Woerpel via Spridgets <
>>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> Steve, found the following from Frank from 16 years ago!  Group 24 is
>>> what I use in a high back open front battery box ala TR 3....ya I know, but
>>> 45 years and no holes.
>>> Regards,
>>> Dave W
>>> '59 :()
>>> '59 MGA 1500
>>> Burlington WI
>>> "Pay It Forward"
>>> WWFD?
>>>
>>>
>>> Mail From: Frank Clarici <(email redacted)>
>>>
>>> Group 24
>>> or is is series 24?
>>> But this only fits the early Spridgets up to whenever they made the
>>> heater different. Then you need a group 22 (I think)
>>> Now back to the 24 battery... originally they came with the terminals up
>>> against the firewall, this caused the firewalls to rot out from the
>>> gasses of the battery. So if your little bumped out spots have rust,
>>> it's the battery. Correct from the factory is a bad thing so go with the
>>> battery where the posts are outboard from the firewall. No more eaten
>>> out firewalls this way.
>>> Not Concours, better 🙂
>>> --
>>> Frank Clarici
>>> Toms River, NJ
>>>
>>> On Sun, Aug 14, 2022, 10:58 AM Steve Williams via Spridgets <
>>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks for sharing the article.
>>>>
>>>> I believe I am in need of a battery for the bugeye. Anyone know the
>>>> correct battery size off the top of their head? Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Steve Williams
>>>>
>>>> On Saturday, August 13, 2022, 07:48:19 PM EDT, Michael MacLean via
>>>> Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Interesting article from Hagerty on the rising values of MG Midgets.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/hagerty-insider/hot-streak-these-5-cars-have-been-ticking-up-longer-than-any-other/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_SaturdayRoadTrip&hashed_email=aa0474ebb967bc3dd3d68e7cea6ee8439f873a0f9c8596d0243456c710f7db1c
>>>>
>>>> Maybe a rising tide lifts all boats...
>>>>
>>>> Mike MacLean
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>>
>> --
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>> 1960 Bugeye
>> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
>> 2017 Home built shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
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