Just B*tchin

chawk610 · Addict Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 668 City: Fort Worth

Spent 150.00 + Tax on a new Blue Top Sunday morning so we could rescue our boat from Sneaky Pete's slip. That's all... just griping.

Chattwake · Posted: Jun 13, 2011 4:54 am Post subject:

Could be worse. You don't want to know what I spent on my two agm batteries...

chawk610 · Addict Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 668 City: Fort Worth

What are AGM batteries? Pardon the ignorance...

Chattwake · Posted: Jun 13, 2011 6:16 am Post subject:

AGM (Absorption Glass Mat) sealed battery technology was originally developed in 1985 for military aircraft where power, weight, safety, and reliability were paramount considerations.

AGM battery technology has continued to develop and offer improvements over other sealed battery technologies. AGM technology has become the next step in the evolution of both starting and deep cycle sealed batteries for marine, RV, and aviation applications. This "next generation" technology delivers increased safety, performance, and service life over all other existing sealed battery types, including gel technology.

In AGM sealed batteries, the acid is absorbed between the plates and immobilized by a very fine fiberglass mat. No silica gel is necessary. This glass mat absorbs and immobilizes the acid while still keeping the acid available to the plates. This allows a fast reaction between acid and plate material.

The AGM battery has an extremely low internal electrical resistance. This, combined with faster acid migration, allows the AGM batteries to deliver and absorb higher rates of amperage than other sealed batteries during discharging and charging. In addition, AGM technology batteries can be charged at normal lead-acid regulated charging voltages, therefore, it is not necessary to recalibrate charging systems or purchase special chargers.

Chattwake · Posted: Jun 13, 2011 6:18 am Post subject:

Your Optima is a very nice AGM battery.

The ones I am running are from www.4xspower.com (D3100's)

chawk610 · Addict Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 668 City: Fort Worth

Ahh... ok... good to hear the blue top is a good one! Thanks for the info

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

Yeah it sucks, I've gotta get two Optima's for my new toy. Oooof.

I normally put one red top for high CCA, and then a yellow top for faster recharging when on the water (running stereo, lights, etc)

Any particular reason why you went with the Blues? Just curious.

chawk610 · Addict Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 668 City: Fort Worth

It's what the boat had in it when I bought it. I thought the blues were more suited to boats, etc...

supermanotorious · Soul Rider Joined: 10 May 2010 Posts: 345 City: Phoenix

i can b*tch too, on way home from Lakefest I blew both trailer tires (not at the same time), luckily the Jeep's spare fit the trailer but now I need to buy all new trailer tires, not what I had in mind for my cash

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

SouthWaker · Posted: Jun 13, 2011 10:22 am Post subject:

Anyone on here have any complaints about the Optimas? The Jeep world seems to think the quality has went down over the past couple of years. I have had a Blue top before but it predated the supposable performance decline.

chawk610 · Addict Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 668 City: Fort Worth

Well... the one in mine that JUST DIED was dated 1/10. Seems a little early to die if you ask me...

3MileBayWaker · Posted: Jun 14, 2011 12:31 pm Post subject:

How are you guys storing your batteries? On any vehicle I've stored over the winter I take them out of the vehicle and put into my heated basement on a trickle charger/ battery tender for the entire winter. My batteries always last 5-6 years before I replace them since I feel that is their lifespans. My last red top I bought in 2003 lasted till 2010 when I parted out my tuner car. Money well spent.

PimpinD2 · Posted: Jun 14, 2011 12:56 pm Post subject:

Original blue top in my 06 X1 with 950 hours.

Just picked up an excide orbital battery

http://www.amazon.com/Exide-34XCD-Maintenance-Free-Deep-Cycle-Automotive/dp/B00167ZF8S

Cept it was only $134 when i ordered it with free shipping...

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

chawk610 · Addict Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 668 City: Fort Worth

I left the battery in .. on a 750ml trickle, but it stays in the garage. I will say that the guy I bought the boat from stored it outside... that prolly started it on a downward spiral before I ever bought it. I have spent the last year replacing, restoring the boat from it's previous life.

ckdollar · Criminal Joined: 28 Mar 2010 Posts: 75

Which model blue top is that? Where did ya get one for 150?

chawk610 · Addict Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 668 City: Fort Worth

O'Reily's I know I could have found one cheaper... but there was a day at the lake at stake and it was Sunday...

PimpinD2 · Posted: Jun 15, 2011 4:34 am Post subject:

well damn... i think my blue top might be going...

taking a bit to finally turn over for some reason...

Chattwake · Posted: Jun 15, 2011 6:07 am Post subject:

Guys, I'm not knocking optima, but you should check out those xspowerbattery batteries. You can get them at batteries+ I think. I have killed my D3100's for two years now with no issues at all. They still charge super quick, hold a charge like a champ, and run my huge stereo for 5 hours each.

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

Chattwake, $300 for one battery. That's a tough pill for most to swallow Daddy Warbucks. Laughing

supermanotorious · Soul Rider Joined: 10 May 2010 Posts: 345 City: Phoenix

I started using a quick disconnect on my battery, it's really simple and works really well when the boat is stored, I'll post pics later