Let's talk a little about fitment. Once you choose the best color, you need to pick a post layout. For large electrical loads like a winch, you always want to be pulling power through the large top terminals. For small accessory loads, side terminals are fine for running things like rock lights, GPSes, or other low draw accessories. If Optima doesn't actually recommend a specific battery for you, here's what you need to know about terminal layouts:.
The battery terminals are offset to one side. If you're looking at the terminal side of the battery, the positive post can be on either the left or the right. You'll want to match this terminal orientation to whatever you have in your rig. If you don't, your battery cables will likely be too short. As we said above, aftermarket battery trays from performance companies tend to produce battery trays that'll fit these batteries. If you go with a different Optima model and want to use it with an aftermarket battery tray, be careful:.
Some Optimas, like the 34R have feet that will prevent you from using some trays. The tricky part is that the outer case is the same size as a normal 34 - it's just the feet that stick out!
We've heard of some people carefully cutting off the feet to get the battery to fit a particular tray. Unless you have a particular reason not to, we suggest you stick with one of the "standard" Optimas:.
Many aftermarket batteries trays are specifically made to fit Optima batteries. It clamps to the "foot" of the Optima, so it doesn't stick up.
Of course, once you have this tray, you're committed to Optimas until you swap the tray out. For dual battery setups, we recommend either a side-by-side or inline mount from a company like RuffStuff Specialties or Trail Gear. Battery trays like the RuffStuff have battery clamp "wings" that make them impossible to flush mount. If you need that capability, look at the Trail-Gear battery trays:.
Tyler came out of the womb with a Birfield in one hand and a stick of in the other, ready to weld any piece of trail-busted steel back together. He has wheeled, broken, and modified a variety of rigs, from Toyotas to Jeeps to Fords to Chevies.
He likes doing long distance overland travel and would happily spend every night in the bed of a pickup under the stars. Toggle navigation. Home Winch Database Articles Contact. Table of Contents. Starting Battery Use this for a vibration resistant, bulletproof, non-leaky starting-only battery.
Deep Cycle Battery Use this for starting and deep discharging - like winching, huge stereos, and 12V fridges. This is the number one question people have. The short version is this: RedTop Optimas: Starting battery - Your electrical system has a working alternator, a normal radio, no winch, no enormous lights, no big electrical loads. Keep reading, because Optimas have more differences than just the colors of their tops!
A Full Battery Most batteries like to live in this state for longevity. But we need them to do things that take them out of this state. That's it. If you can understand that, you can easily pick the right Optima. So let's get into that a little further and look at two battery types: Starting Deep Cycle. Slight Discharge After Starting After a short, quick burst of electricity, your battery gets charged up.
During starting, the amount of electricity in the battery doesn't drop very much. Here's what the starting battery is best at: A commute to work. Here's what happens: You start your car: Your starter motor draws a rapid burst of electricity from your battery for a few seconds while your engine turns over. You drive to work: Your alternator quickly tops off your battery as you drive.
The answer is actually easier than most folks realize. One example would be a minivan that spends a lot of time parked at the soccer fields. One kid watches videos on the van's entertainment system, while the other practices or plays games.
Use my location to find a retailer. Century Batteries. Looking for assistance or pricing on a particular battery? Contact your nearest Century Batteries retailer Taking good care of your battery will help to extend its service life. Still, you will enjoy a minutes reserve capacity that is quite awesome. The battery also has some decent level of vibration resistance, although this has to do with the AGM construction. The first notable feature of this deep cycle is its cranking amps.
In general, it pumps out , which is pretty high. I was quite surprised when I flipped that ignition switch and the car powered up instantly. This deep cycle will allow you to store your car for months at a time without the use of a trickle cycle.
Then, when your prized horsepower toys awaken from their hibernation in spring, the battery still works as good as new! These compact dimensions also allow this battery to fit perfectly inside of your hybrids and EVs. First things first. So to help you out, here are a few features to check before searching for the perfect battery. You might think all batteries do the same thing. After all, they all give power to your car. But, things become a bit more complicated when it comes to how they deliver power to your car.
This is hands down the most popular battery out there. And really, its job is all in the name. These include lights, ignition, etc. Keep in mind that SLIs will require more frequent recharges than other batteries. So be aware of that when buying. Then this is the battery for you! Lead-acid batteries are spill-proof and leak-proof. In other words-mess-proof. The downside here is that these batteries are sealed.
So while this prevents spills, it also prevents servicing. This means once your battery experiences problems, the only solution is buying a new one. This is where glass mats hold the electrolytes. Typically, these are the YellowTop Optima batteries.
And they work perfectly for powering your golf carts and EVs as well! These are your budget batteries. So expect more maintenance and servicing here. Thankfully, this step is pretty easy. Each size fits a different make. Almost done! But before I get to the reviews, here are a few final specs that are good to familiarize yourself with.
So what better time to get to know them than now? As the name implies, this one works just like cranking amps. Remember, batteries are made with chemicals.
So when the weather becomes cold, liquids thicken and freeze.
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