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For chargers that have those settings, using Normal, Deep-cycle or basically anything that doesn't say "gel" is preferred. Engineered to fit one of the best batteries in the market, 'yellow, blue or red top' Optima Battery perfectly Be sure to purchase a size that stays within this size or smaller 10'圆 7/8'x7 13/16' tall. "Gel" and even "gel/AGM" charger settings may not fully-charge non-gel batteries, including Optimas, and could damage them over time. Our battery box tray is LASER CUT, LIGHT WEIGHT, and all ALUMINUM so it will never rust or corrode like steel. As such, they can be treated and charged just like regular lead-acid batteries in most situations, although we do not recommend using charger settings that exceed 10 amps. While our batteries are commonly referred to as "gel" batteries, they are AGM (absorbed glass mat) lead-acid batteries. That makes a quality battery maintenance device an excellent investment for any vehicle that doesn't see regular use. Whenever any battery is discharged below 12.4 volts and left in that state, sulfation begins to form in the battery, which diminishes both capacity and lifespan. If you expect to be deeply-discharging your battery, either by running without an alternator or using underdrive pulleys that prevent the alternator from properly-maintaining your battery, we recommend using our YellowTop, which is fully-charged at about 13.0-13.2 volts (~12.6-12.8V for RedTops). When that happens, the fumes are both toxic and flammable. Any lead-acid battery, even "sealed" batteries can vent in extreme situations. He and everyone else are all correct about using battery boxes. I wish there were more people like TomR answering electrical questions online. If a tech inspector objects to it being safer than normal, I can use standard wiring in a few minutes. The two post system requires a ground cable like all other batteries. The Optima Battery Box was CNC laser cut from 1/8 inch high strength steel plate and formed on a hydraulic press brake for a precision fit. It can be mounted in a variety of ways, we have provided mounting bosses on the sides as well as on the bottom inside. It is designed for use with the Optima side post 34/78 Red or Yellow Top battery.
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The very heavy starter cable is dead the minute the starter is not turning, which is infinitely safer than relying on someone flipping a manual switch. This is your only cast aluminum battery box.
The heavy starter cable that is a severe fire hazzard, and can explode the battery, is always dead unless the key is on crank and the car is in neutral or park. I give a damn about the silly manual switch, and it actually is normally only wired to kill the fuel pumps and ignition. My lower current stuff is fused, and the fuel pump has a mercury switch that shuts fuel off when the car is upside down. If I roll my race car, unless I turn the key to start, my heavy battery cable will be dead. The smaller cables, like for ignition and other things, can be fused. Then the massive cable to the starter is only hot when the starter is cranked. Manufactured from 6061T6 aluminum with polished. Battery tray is designed to securely mount your battery in your vehicle using. Battery Box-Billet D34 Optima, Finally a battery box that looks as good as an Optima battery performs. In my drag race only systems, I move the starter solenoid to the trunk. Truck battery tray kit mount fit for Optima Batteries: Red 34/78 YELLOW 34/78. A gel cell is actually worse for this, because it has no liquid to quickly drain and disable the cell's power production.Īs an electrical engineer I disagree with some of the rules, and with many of the common wiring methods used, but there isn't much debate about containing the battery. We followed the form of our single battery boxes and made. If a cell shorts or the heavy wiring shorts, the battery can be like a mini-Chernobyl reactor. Optima 34/78 battery (W: 6.94 L: 10.06 H: 7.88) Battery box dimensions are L: 10.125 W: 15. Get the best deals for optima battery box at. The problem is all that energy stored in the battery. I would box the battery in a good leak-proof bottom vented box no matter what type and no matter what rules.
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