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05-09-2009 | 01:41 PM
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As you know opinion's are like *******s....everyone has one....
I have been using Optima for as long as I can remember. You do not have to have a special charger for them. I have 4 Blue Top's in my boat now. Blue Top's are dual type batteries that can be used for starting and deep cycle, like for stereo's. And they come with a 3 year no question warranty. From Optima's web site:
Facts:
- Batteries are designed to store electricity.
- Batteries do not make electricity.
- Batteries must be charged before any testing is accurate or effective.
- Alternators ARE NOT battery chargers!
- Seldom to batteries discharge / re-charge on their own.
- Deep Cycle batteries will take much longer to charge.
- Battery chargers need to be tested and amperage and the voltage checked manually.
- Sitting a battery on concrete does NOT discharge it!
Battery charging instructions:
* Voltage at the battery terminals when vehicle is running should Be from a minimum of 12.8 volts to < 15.0 volts
* Battery chargers should charge 13.8 ? 15.50 volts,
Never charge a battery at > than 15.6 volts.
We recommend the following charging procedure for a fully discharged 34, 34/78, 75/35, and 6v:
1) Charge the battery A MINIMUM OF 100 amps for 15 mins ( @ 14.5+ volts)
a) Let battery and charger cool for 15 mins
2) Repeat step one at least four times - after letting battery cool 15 mins after each charge
3) Charge at 2-10 amps (trickle / automatic) for 24 hours minimum
4) Test the battery
5) D31 batteries: repeat each step again
I have been using Optima for as long as I can remember. You do not have to have a special charger for them. I have 4 Blue Top's in my boat now. Blue Top's are dual type batteries that can be used for starting and deep cycle, like for stereo's. And they come with a 3 year no question warranty. From Optima's web site:
Facts:
- Batteries are designed to store electricity.
- Batteries do not make electricity.
- Batteries must be charged before any testing is accurate or effective.
- Alternators ARE NOT battery chargers!
- Seldom to batteries discharge / re-charge on their own.
- Deep Cycle batteries will take much longer to charge.
- Battery chargers need to be tested and amperage and the voltage checked manually.
- Sitting a battery on concrete does NOT discharge it!
Battery charging instructions:
* Voltage at the battery terminals when vehicle is running should Be from a minimum of 12.8 volts to < 15.0 volts
* Battery chargers should charge 13.8 ? 15.50 volts,
Never charge a battery at > than 15.6 volts.
We recommend the following charging procedure for a fully discharged 34, 34/78, 75/35, and 6v:
1) Charge the battery A MINIMUM OF 100 amps for 15 mins ( @ 14.5+ volts)
a) Let battery and charger cool for 15 mins
2) Repeat step one at least four times - after letting battery cool 15 mins after each charge
3) Charge at 2-10 amps (trickle / automatic) for 24 hours minimum
4) Test the battery
5) D31 batteries: repeat each step again
I have had 4 optimas in my trojan for about 3 years now with absolutely no problems at all. I have no complaints
05-09-2009 | 02:19 PM
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From: LAKE CONROE, TX
05-10-2009 | 10:28 AM
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Why is Royal Purple having a poker run in LA when they are right here in Humble?
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/p...ml#post2860755
Jeff, Here's a chance to grab a large sponsor for one, or several of our runs. JoeW, didn't you used to sell boxes to the plant in Humble? Do you have any connections for us?
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/p...ml#post2860755
Jeff, Here's a chance to grab a large sponsor for one, or several of our runs. JoeW, didn't you used to sell boxes to the plant in Humble? Do you have any connections for us?
05-10-2009 | 10:50 AM
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05-10-2009 | 11:20 AM
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05-10-2009 | 12:50 PM
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has bigandy put his floating whore house back together yet?
