Optima battery

[Goldfinger]

I go with the deep cycle marine optima. It will start no matter the conditions.

[1986swb]

I bought a red top Optima for the higher CCAs since I installed a new stereo system including driving two amps, a headset, four speakers and a subwoofer. The Optima came with a full 3-year, no-cost replacement (not pro-rated) warranty from NAPA. And I used all four battery posts as I had to do a ton of grounding for my sound system. So far, so good. No issues. She starts up strong.

[7T2]

Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Hook your charger up to a good battery, then run jumpers from it to your yellow top. There's a good chance it will come back.

I read that Hot Rod article too. Didn't work. The theory behind it is good, if your battery has that particular problem, but I believe I damaged mine beyond repair by getting frustrated and trying to jump-start it. I've tried reviving it any way you can, it just ain't coming back. Makes an impressive doorstop though...people would never know I'm broke.

[gchemist]

Mine drains after 4 weeks or more if I don't run the truck. It will power equipment, but not turn over the motor. A quick charge and its up and running. The radio memory drains the battery. I use an auto battery charger. I set it at 2 amps. I charge it over night. The red top cranks over hard and fast on a full charge.

[BIG KRIS]

Gonna give one a try.

[jitteryguy]

Originally Posted by 7T2

I read that Hot Rod article too. Didn't work. The theory behind it is good, if your battery has that particular problem, but I believe I damaged mine beyond repair by getting frustrated and trying to jump-start it. I've tried reviving it any way you can, it just ain't coming back. Makes an impressive doorstop though...people would never know I'm broke.

I've never tried, but I've been told if ya drop a dead one it come back to life ?
the theory is that jars the jell , never seen it work but I had guys swear it does. mabey worht a try ?
also if I see a guy with an Optima door stop I assume he must be rich, all I can afford is a used brick, I use it as a door stop and a jackstand !