Battery question
11-28-2003, 07:53 PM
#111
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Re: Battery question
In article <sfbbsvkd0f9v224kpe38fj9emqlhhvh6le@4ax.com>,
bllsht <nospam@dot.net> wrote:
>In message <3d3bsvc3me4ntocvu7lm2sv3efr77f1et3@4ax.com>, "Me" wrote:
>
>>>Perhaps it was your faulty winch wiring that ignited it.
>>
>>I belive in this case that faulty wiring can be ruled out with very
>>little debate. I'm pretty confident that I can say with out a doubt
>>that my winch has been wired up to a standard above and beyond
>>anything that most anyone here has.
>>
>>The problem was %100 the batteries in question.
>>
>>------
>>NAIT Electronics Technology Diploma
>>Alberta Journeymen Electrician 820223
>>Canada Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Certification J-04-65758
>>Alberta Masters Electrician 54291A
>>Alberta Blue Seal Certification
>>IMSA Certification Level I & II
>>SAIT PLC Level I, II, III, IV, V, VI (Allen and Bradley)
>>CFAA Canadian Fire Alarm Association Certification
>
>
>You can't fool me. I've seen those credentials for sale on the internet.
>
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bllsht <nospam@dot.net> wrote:
>In message <3d3bsvc3me4ntocvu7lm2sv3efr77f1et3@4ax.com>, "Me" wrote:
>
>>>Perhaps it was your faulty winch wiring that ignited it.
>>
>>I belive in this case that faulty wiring can be ruled out with very
>>little debate. I'm pretty confident that I can say with out a doubt
>>that my winch has been wired up to a standard above and beyond
>>anything that most anyone here has.
>>
>>The problem was %100 the batteries in question.
>>
>>------
>>NAIT Electronics Technology Diploma
>>Alberta Journeymen Electrician 820223
>>Canada Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Certification J-04-65758
>>Alberta Masters Electrician 54291A
>>Alberta Blue Seal Certification
>>IMSA Certification Level I & II
>>SAIT PLC Level I, II, III, IV, V, VI (Allen and Bradley)
>>CFAA Canadian Fire Alarm Association Certification
>
>
>You can't fool me. I've seen those credentials for sale on the internet.
>
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11-28-2003, 07:53 PM
#112
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Re: Battery question
In article <sfbbsvkd0f9v224kpe38fj9emqlhhvh6le@4ax.com>,
bllsht <nospam@dot.net> wrote:
>In message <3d3bsvc3me4ntocvu7lm2sv3efr77f1et3@4ax.com>, "Me" wrote:
>
>>>Perhaps it was your faulty winch wiring that ignited it.
>>
>>I belive in this case that faulty wiring can be ruled out with very
>>little debate. I'm pretty confident that I can say with out a doubt
>>that my winch has been wired up to a standard above and beyond
>>anything that most anyone here has.
>>
>>The problem was %100 the batteries in question.
>>
>>------
>>NAIT Electronics Technology Diploma
>>Alberta Journeymen Electrician 820223
>>Canada Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Certification J-04-65758
>>Alberta Masters Electrician 54291A
>>Alberta Blue Seal Certification
>>IMSA Certification Level I & II
>>SAIT PLC Level I, II, III, IV, V, VI (Allen and Bradley)
>>CFAA Canadian Fire Alarm Association Certification
>
>
>You can't fool me. I've seen those credentials for sale on the internet.
>
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bllsht <nospam@dot.net> wrote:
>In message <3d3bsvc3me4ntocvu7lm2sv3efr77f1et3@4ax.com>, "Me" wrote:
>
>>>Perhaps it was your faulty winch wiring that ignited it.
>>
>>I belive in this case that faulty wiring can be ruled out with very
>>little debate. I'm pretty confident that I can say with out a doubt
>>that my winch has been wired up to a standard above and beyond
>>anything that most anyone here has.
>>
>>The problem was %100 the batteries in question.
>>
>>------
>>NAIT Electronics Technology Diploma
>>Alberta Journeymen Electrician 820223
>>Canada Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Certification J-04-65758
>>Alberta Masters Electrician 54291A
>>Alberta Blue Seal Certification
>>IMSA Certification Level I & II
>>SAIT PLC Level I, II, III, IV, V, VI (Allen and Bradley)
>>CFAA Canadian Fire Alarm Association Certification
>
>
>You can't fool me. I've seen those credentials for sale on the internet.
>
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11-29-2003, 11:36 AM
#113
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Re: Battery question
What does CCA stand for?
"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch. Always
> have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest periodically.
> When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
or
> go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima is
> over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to the
> boaters.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
> "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
will
> > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
But,
> > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
I
> > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> >
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you over
> > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
radio
> > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
necessary
> > to
> > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
thought
> > that
> > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
winch
> > (if
> > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this a
> true
> > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> >
> >
>
>
"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch. Always
> have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest periodically.
> When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
or
> go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima is
> over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to the
> boaters.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
> "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
will
> > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
But,
> > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
I
> > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> >
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you over
> > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
radio
> > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
necessary
> > to
> > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
thought
> > that
> > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
winch
> > (if
> > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this a
> true
> > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> >
> >
>
>
11-29-2003, 11:36 AM
#114
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Re: Battery question
What does CCA stand for?
"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch. Always
> have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest periodically.
> When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
or
> go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima is
> over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to the
> boaters.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
> "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
will
> > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
But,
> > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
I
> > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> >
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you over
> > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
radio
> > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
necessary
> > to
> > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
thought
> > that
> > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
winch
> > (if
> > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this a
> true
> > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> >
> >
>
>
"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch. Always
> have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest periodically.
> When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
or
> go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima is
> over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to the
> boaters.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
> "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
will
> > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
But,
> > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
I
> > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> >
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you over
> > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
radio
> > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
necessary
> > to
> > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
thought
> > that
> > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
winch
> > (if
> > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this a
> true
> > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> >
> >
>
>
11-29-2003, 11:36 AM
#115
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Battery question
What does CCA stand for?
"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch. Always
> have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest periodically.
> When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
or
> go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima is
> over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to the
> boaters.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
> "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
will
> > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
But,
> > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
I
> > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> >
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you over
> > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
radio
> > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
necessary
> > to
> > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
thought
> > that
> > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
winch
> > (if
> > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this a
> true
> > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> >
> >
>
>
"JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch. Always
> have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest periodically.
> When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
or
> go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima is
> over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to the
> boaters.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> LockRight F&R
>
>
> "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
will
> > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
But,
> > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
I
> > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> >
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you over
> > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
radio
> > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
necessary
> > to
> > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
thought
> > that
> > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
winch
> > (if
> > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this a
> true
> > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> >
> >
>
>
11-29-2003, 11:39 AM
#116
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Re: Battery question
Cold Cranking Amps
JimG
"JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
news:HW3yb.26380$Rk5.5139@newsread1.news.atl.earth link.net...
> What does CCA stand for?
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch.
Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest
periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima
is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to
the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you
over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this
a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
JimG
"JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
news:HW3yb.26380$Rk5.5139@newsread1.news.atl.earth link.net...
> What does CCA stand for?
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch.
Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest
periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima
is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to
the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you
over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this
a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
11-29-2003, 11:39 AM
#117
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Battery question
Cold Cranking Amps
JimG
"JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
news:HW3yb.26380$Rk5.5139@newsread1.news.atl.earth link.net...
> What does CCA stand for?
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch.
Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest
periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima
is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to
the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you
over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this
a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
JimG
"JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
news:HW3yb.26380$Rk5.5139@newsread1.news.atl.earth link.net...
> What does CCA stand for?
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch.
Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest
periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima
is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to
the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you
over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this
a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
11-29-2003, 11:39 AM
#118
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Battery question
Cold Cranking Amps
JimG
"JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
news:HW3yb.26380$Rk5.5139@newsread1.news.atl.earth link.net...
> What does CCA stand for?
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch.
Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest
periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima
is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to
the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you
over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this
a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
JimG
"JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
news:HW3yb.26380$Rk5.5139@newsread1.news.atl.earth link.net...
> What does CCA stand for?
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch.
Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest
periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima
is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to
the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you
over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this
a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
11-29-2003, 11:44 AM
#119
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Battery question
Cold Cranking Amps
Basically how much power your battery is spitting out when you first start
your car.
J
"JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
news:HW3yb.26380$Rk5.5139@newsread1.news.atl.earth link.net...
> What does CCA stand for?
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch.
Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest
periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima
is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to
the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you
over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this
a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Basically how much power your battery is spitting out when you first start
your car.
J
"JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
news:HW3yb.26380$Rk5.5139@newsread1.news.atl.earth link.net...
> What does CCA stand for?
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch.
Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest
periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima
is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to
the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you
over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this
a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
11-29-2003, 11:44 AM
#120
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Battery question
Cold Cranking Amps
Basically how much power your battery is spitting out when you first start
your car.
J
"JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
news:HW3yb.26380$Rk5.5139@newsread1.news.atl.earth link.net...
> What does CCA stand for?
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch.
Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest
periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima
is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to
the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you
over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this
a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Basically how much power your battery is spitting out when you first start
your car.
J
"JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
news:HW3yb.26380$Rk5.5139@newsread1.news.atl.earth link.net...
> What does CCA stand for?
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch.
Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest
periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima
is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to
the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you
over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this
a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>