Which battery?
01-24-2005, 10:11 AM
#21
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Re: Which battery?
Yes both the Blue Top and Yellow Top are also considered a starting
battery as well. They are a combined 'SLI' (starting, lights, and
ignition) as well as being a deep cycle. They are not a standard deep
cycle that would not be a good choice for a vehicle. Go to
www.optimabatteries.com/ to confirm this if you like Cherokee Boy.
Jerry
Cherokee Boy wrote:
> Hi Carl:
>
> Just went through the exercise today for my 89 LTD.
>
> I had planned on buying the Optima (red 34 - that's what Optima told me)
> even thought every battery shop I went to told me the Optima wasn't worth
> the money. As I was going out the door, I remembered that Costco sold
> batteries so I went out for a look and ended up buying a 'Kirkland' (the
> Costco brand) battery that has significantly higher rated CCA than the
> Optima (which incidentally was also available at Costco) for 1/2 the cost,
> but with an almost identical warranty. I saved $80 over the Optima. So far
> I'm happy, but then, I've only had the battery in the truck for about 4
> hours now :)
>
> The blue and yellow top Optima's are for 'deep cycle' applications, not for
> starting (although I guess they'd work).
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
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battery as well. They are a combined 'SLI' (starting, lights, and
ignition) as well as being a deep cycle. They are not a standard deep
cycle that would not be a good choice for a vehicle. Go to
www.optimabatteries.com/ to confirm this if you like Cherokee Boy.
Jerry
Cherokee Boy wrote:
> Hi Carl:
>
> Just went through the exercise today for my 89 LTD.
>
> I had planned on buying the Optima (red 34 - that's what Optima told me)
> even thought every battery shop I went to told me the Optima wasn't worth
> the money. As I was going out the door, I remembered that Costco sold
> batteries so I went out for a look and ended up buying a 'Kirkland' (the
> Costco brand) battery that has significantly higher rated CCA than the
> Optima (which incidentally was also available at Costco) for 1/2 the cost,
> but with an almost identical warranty. I saved $80 over the Optima. So far
> I'm happy, but then, I've only had the battery in the truck for about 4
> hours now :)
>
> The blue and yellow top Optima's are for 'deep cycle' applications, not for
> starting (although I guess they'd work).
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
01-24-2005, 10:11 AM
#22
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Re: Which battery?
Yes both the Blue Top and Yellow Top are also considered a starting
battery as well. They are a combined 'SLI' (starting, lights, and
ignition) as well as being a deep cycle. They are not a standard deep
cycle that would not be a good choice for a vehicle. Go to
www.optimabatteries.com/ to confirm this if you like Cherokee Boy.
Jerry
Cherokee Boy wrote:
> Hi Carl:
>
> Just went through the exercise today for my 89 LTD.
>
> I had planned on buying the Optima (red 34 - that's what Optima told me)
> even thought every battery shop I went to told me the Optima wasn't worth
> the money. As I was going out the door, I remembered that Costco sold
> batteries so I went out for a look and ended up buying a 'Kirkland' (the
> Costco brand) battery that has significantly higher rated CCA than the
> Optima (which incidentally was also available at Costco) for 1/2 the cost,
> but with an almost identical warranty. I saved $80 over the Optima. So far
> I'm happy, but then, I've only had the battery in the truck for about 4
> hours now :)
>
> The blue and yellow top Optima's are for 'deep cycle' applications, not for
> starting (although I guess they'd work).
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
battery as well. They are a combined 'SLI' (starting, lights, and
ignition) as well as being a deep cycle. They are not a standard deep
cycle that would not be a good choice for a vehicle. Go to
www.optimabatteries.com/ to confirm this if you like Cherokee Boy.
Jerry
Cherokee Boy wrote:
> Hi Carl:
>
> Just went through the exercise today for my 89 LTD.
>
> I had planned on buying the Optima (red 34 - that's what Optima told me)
> even thought every battery shop I went to told me the Optima wasn't worth
> the money. As I was going out the door, I remembered that Costco sold
> batteries so I went out for a look and ended up buying a 'Kirkland' (the
> Costco brand) battery that has significantly higher rated CCA than the
> Optima (which incidentally was also available at Costco) for 1/2 the cost,
> but with an almost identical warranty. I saved $80 over the Optima. So far
> I'm happy, but then, I've only had the battery in the truck for about 4
> hours now :)
>
> The blue and yellow top Optima's are for 'deep cycle' applications, not for
> starting (although I guess they'd work).
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
01-24-2005, 11:11 AM
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Re: Which battery?
and why _you_ did, as well...
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
> makes connecting a winch easier?
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I
>> found on
>> the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
--
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Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
> makes connecting a winch easier?
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I
>> found on
>> the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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01-24-2005, 11:11 AM
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Re: Which battery?
and why _you_ did, as well...
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
> makes connecting a winch easier?
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I
>> found on
>> the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
> makes connecting a winch easier?
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I
>> found on
>> the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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01-24-2005, 11:11 AM
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Re: Which battery?
and why _you_ did, as well...
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
> makes connecting a winch easier?
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I
>> found on
>> the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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__________________________________________________ _________
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
> makes connecting a winch easier?
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I
>> found on
>> the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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01-24-2005, 12:27 PM
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Re: Which battery?
Sure. An 'Optima' is just a cool looking battery with no fall back in
case of over charge because it has no free acid you can top up when it
boils dry.
They also have a crappy warranty if you get the blue top and they break
internally just as fast and easy as conventional batteries from my
experience. Well maybe a bit longer, but that is subjective according
to trail use in the time period.
I was given one and bought one and I will never buy another. I will
stick to the chain store brand with the highest CCA and best warranty I
can get. That way I can easily get it replaced free even on a Sunday
when I kill it. I did notice my favorite chain store has spiral cell
ones too now so I might see what they offer on warranty and price next
time, but an 'optima', no way.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Oops! I meant blue top. However, I am considering the 1000CCA conventional
> battery, as the 700CCA Die Hard did pretty good, although the last bought
> with winching is what put it 6 feet under..
>
> Will a 1000CCA conventional battery cut it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:Ex0Jd.162$xu.111@fed1read05...
> > Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
> > makes connecting a winch easier?
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > Carl Saiyed wrote:
> > > Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I found
> on
> > > the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks again,
> > >
> > > Carl
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
case of over charge because it has no free acid you can top up when it
boils dry.
They also have a crappy warranty if you get the blue top and they break
internally just as fast and easy as conventional batteries from my
experience. Well maybe a bit longer, but that is subjective according
to trail use in the time period.
I was given one and bought one and I will never buy another. I will
stick to the chain store brand with the highest CCA and best warranty I
can get. That way I can easily get it replaced free even on a Sunday
when I kill it. I did notice my favorite chain store has spiral cell
ones too now so I might see what they offer on warranty and price next
time, but an 'optima', no way.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Oops! I meant blue top. However, I am considering the 1000CCA conventional
> battery, as the 700CCA Die Hard did pretty good, although the last bought
> with winching is what put it 6 feet under..
>
> Will a 1000CCA conventional battery cut it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:Ex0Jd.162$xu.111@fed1read05...
> > Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
> > makes connecting a winch easier?
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > Carl Saiyed wrote:
> > > Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I found
> on
> > > the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks again,
> > >
> > > Carl
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
01-24-2005, 12:27 PM
#27
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Re: Which battery?
Sure. An 'Optima' is just a cool looking battery with no fall back in
case of over charge because it has no free acid you can top up when it
boils dry.
They also have a crappy warranty if you get the blue top and they break
internally just as fast and easy as conventional batteries from my
experience. Well maybe a bit longer, but that is subjective according
to trail use in the time period.
I was given one and bought one and I will never buy another. I will
stick to the chain store brand with the highest CCA and best warranty I
can get. That way I can easily get it replaced free even on a Sunday
when I kill it. I did notice my favorite chain store has spiral cell
ones too now so I might see what they offer on warranty and price next
time, but an 'optima', no way.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Oops! I meant blue top. However, I am considering the 1000CCA conventional
> battery, as the 700CCA Die Hard did pretty good, although the last bought
> with winching is what put it 6 feet under..
>
> Will a 1000CCA conventional battery cut it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:Ex0Jd.162$xu.111@fed1read05...
> > Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
> > makes connecting a winch easier?
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > Carl Saiyed wrote:
> > > Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I found
> on
> > > the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks again,
> > >
> > > Carl
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
case of over charge because it has no free acid you can top up when it
boils dry.
They also have a crappy warranty if you get the blue top and they break
internally just as fast and easy as conventional batteries from my
experience. Well maybe a bit longer, but that is subjective according
to trail use in the time period.
I was given one and bought one and I will never buy another. I will
stick to the chain store brand with the highest CCA and best warranty I
can get. That way I can easily get it replaced free even on a Sunday
when I kill it. I did notice my favorite chain store has spiral cell
ones too now so I might see what they offer on warranty and price next
time, but an 'optima', no way.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Oops! I meant blue top. However, I am considering the 1000CCA conventional
> battery, as the 700CCA Die Hard did pretty good, although the last bought
> with winching is what put it 6 feet under..
>
> Will a 1000CCA conventional battery cut it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:Ex0Jd.162$xu.111@fed1read05...
> > Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
> > makes connecting a winch easier?
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > Carl Saiyed wrote:
> > > Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I found
> on
> > > the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks again,
> > >
> > > Carl
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
01-24-2005, 12:27 PM
#28
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Re: Which battery?
Sure. An 'Optima' is just a cool looking battery with no fall back in
case of over charge because it has no free acid you can top up when it
boils dry.
They also have a crappy warranty if you get the blue top and they break
internally just as fast and easy as conventional batteries from my
experience. Well maybe a bit longer, but that is subjective according
to trail use in the time period.
I was given one and bought one and I will never buy another. I will
stick to the chain store brand with the highest CCA and best warranty I
can get. That way I can easily get it replaced free even on a Sunday
when I kill it. I did notice my favorite chain store has spiral cell
ones too now so I might see what they offer on warranty and price next
time, but an 'optima', no way.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Oops! I meant blue top. However, I am considering the 1000CCA conventional
> battery, as the 700CCA Die Hard did pretty good, although the last bought
> with winching is what put it 6 feet under..
>
> Will a 1000CCA conventional battery cut it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:Ex0Jd.162$xu.111@fed1read05...
> > Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
> > makes connecting a winch easier?
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > Carl Saiyed wrote:
> > > Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I found
> on
> > > the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks again,
> > >
> > > Carl
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
case of over charge because it has no free acid you can top up when it
boils dry.
They also have a crappy warranty if you get the blue top and they break
internally just as fast and easy as conventional batteries from my
experience. Well maybe a bit longer, but that is subjective according
to trail use in the time period.
I was given one and bought one and I will never buy another. I will
stick to the chain store brand with the highest CCA and best warranty I
can get. That way I can easily get it replaced free even on a Sunday
when I kill it. I did notice my favorite chain store has spiral cell
ones too now so I might see what they offer on warranty and price next
time, but an 'optima', no way.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Carl Saiyed wrote:
>
> Oops! I meant blue top. However, I am considering the 1000CCA conventional
> battery, as the 700CCA Die Hard did pretty good, although the last bought
> with winching is what put it 6 feet under..
>
> Will a 1000CCA conventional battery cut it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:Ex0Jd.162$xu.111@fed1read05...
> > Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
> > makes connecting a winch easier?
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > Carl Saiyed wrote:
> > > Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I found
> on
> > > the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks again,
> > >
> > > Carl
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
01-24-2005, 01:13 PM
#29
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Re: Which battery?
I would have gone to the Blue Top for my second Optima but I already had
a good wiring setup that gets around the sidepost issue.
Jerry
twaldron wrote:
> and why _you_ did, as well...
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
>> Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
>> makes connecting a winch easier?
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I
>>> found on
>>> the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
a good wiring setup that gets around the sidepost issue.
Jerry
twaldron wrote:
> and why _you_ did, as well...
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
>> Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
>> makes connecting a winch easier?
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I
>>> found on
>>> the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
01-24-2005, 01:13 PM
#30
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Re: Which battery?
I would have gone to the Blue Top for my second Optima but I already had
a good wiring setup that gets around the sidepost issue.
Jerry
twaldron wrote:
> and why _you_ did, as well...
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
>> Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
>> makes connecting a winch easier?
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I
>>> found on
>>> the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
a good wiring setup that gets around the sidepost issue.
Jerry
twaldron wrote:
> and why _you_ did, as well...
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
>> Great... but I'm just curious why you chose it over the Blue Top that
>> makes connecting a winch easier?
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks, Jerry. Based on your reccomendation and various articles I
>>> found on
>>> the internet, I think I'll be going with the Yellow Top.
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/