Battery amperage

[96terrano]

what's the best amprage battery for a terrano TD? my battery has had it and wont hold a charge any more

 

[Fez_uk]

largest you can fit

 

[96terrano]

then over amp things:doh

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

do a search for my battery thread, loads of good input from everyone on batteries in there! I think it was called 'battery on the way out' :thumb2

 

[Fez_uk]

then over amp things:doh

Say again?

 

[geoffdown]

then over amp things:doh

U wont over amp anything as every electrical item will only draw what it needs and not draw anymore:doh

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

then over amp things:doh

:doh You draw current from a battery, it does not push it out....:doh

So basically, within reason, the bigger the better, as a bigger Amp/Hour means more starting time before it is flat.

 

[rayf3262]

Here's a link to the battery I have:
http://www.optimabatteries.co.uk/en/17-red-top-42-s.html

As you can see from the specs it has a relatively small capacity of 50A/H, but has a massive 850A CCA.

 

[96terrano]

:doh You draw current from a battery, it does not push it out....:doh

So basically, within reason, the bigger the better, as a bigger Amp/Hour means more starting time before it is flat.

ahh ok, well then, bigger the better:thumb2

 

[laurieash]

Here's a link to the battery I have:
http://www.optimabatteries.co.uk/en/17-red-top-42-s.html

As you can see from the specs it has a relatively small capacity of 50A/H, but has a massive 850A CCA.

I have one of these used it on my Landrover for 10 years now use it for the caravan:thumbs

 

[96terrano]

I have one of these used it on my Landrover for 10 years now use it for the caravan:thumbs

never seen one like that before

 

[davenclaire]

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/N...f68c0bc814f9cff73dae69c42d0113aa02e446&000020

something a little cheaper

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

well mine is 113 ah (130 under the old test standards) and has 1000cca and fits in a standard sized T2 battery space using the original clamp :thumb2

 

[Fez_uk]

Numax everytime. Would consider optima if I was doing winch challenge stuff.

 

[96terrano]

just bought a battery, hopefully it'll work, here's a pic:augie

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

just bought a battery, hopefully it'll work, here's a pic:augie

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You will need 8 of those to get 12volt... :lol

Don't leave them in too long though, as Duracel don't have the anti-leak guarantee any more and leak even before the "Use by" date has expired... I had both the 4 "D cell" Mag lights I kept in the cars, ruined last year, and both had 2015 use by date batteries in. Ironically, the light was still working, as it was just the fact that the aluminium end had a crust on it, that made me look inside.

When I contacted them about it, They said they no longer had that guarantee, but they would see what they could do if I could send the torches with batteries, and not only the receipt for the batteries, but the receipt for the torches as well, back to them.

Stopped using Duracel now... B*$t4rd$

 

[micktheshed]

Here's a link to the battery I have:
http://www.optimabatteries.co.uk/en/17-red-top-42-s.html

As you can see from the specs it has a relatively small capacity of 50A/H, but has a massive 850A CCA.

From one website: '4.2 Optima : 50ah (815CCA) is equivalent to 80ah of normal type battery' so not as low as it seems hopefully?
Are these USA batteries REALY as good as they claim, to justify the £150 cost? A Bosch 74ah 630/750 CCA is more like £95 & has a 5yr g't instead of 2yr for the Optima.
I appreciate the high-tech design but am a bit put-off by the short g't, it doesn’t inspire confidence.
I've been dithering for 3 months now as my battery is 'hanging on' but does go flat if not used for 2 weeks so I charge it if not used for 3 or 4 days LOL(not). I will have to replace it before the camping season starts but must have something reliable & long lived.

 

[96terrano]

You will need 8 of those to get 12volt... :lol

Don't leave them in too long though, as Duracel don't have the anti-leak guarantee any more and leak even before the "Use by" date has expired... I had both the 4 "D cell" Mag lights I kept in the cars, ruined last year, and both had 2015 use by date batteries in. Ironically, the light was still working, as it was just the fact that the aluminium end had a crust on it, that made me look inside.

When I contacted them about it, They said they no longer had that guarantee, but they would see what they could do if I could send the torches with batteries, and not only the receipt for the batteries, but the receipt for the torches as well, back to them.

Stopped using Duracel now... B*$t4rd$

anal holes :hmh

 

[wildbri]

depends where you stick it!

 

[96terrano]

depends where you stick it!

i mean the guys at Duracell :lol