Swapped my Lucas LX27MF into the Terrano on my lunch

[Banshee]

This has been sitting in the Maverick since it's been parked up at work after getting written off by that stupid Polish lorry driver, so now I've got the Terrano I might as well make use of it especially as the cold weather is coming

It's a 110Ah Lucas XV Extreme Leisure Battery that works well even at lower temperatures, it's meant for use on boats so instead of being measured in CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) it's measured in MCA (Marine Cranking Amps), a very strong battery indeed

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

Actually, for future reference, in the winter, MCA is not as good as CCA, as CCA is measured at minus 18C (0f), where as MCA is only measured only at 0c (32f).

What is the CCA rating?
The cold cranking ampere (CCA) rating refers to the number of amperes a battery can support for 30 seconds at a temperature of 0°F until the battery voltage drops to 1.20 volts per cell, or 7.20 volts for a 12V battery. Thus, a 12V battery that carries a rating of 600 CCA tells us that the battery will provide 600 amperes for 30 seconds at 0°F before the voltage falls to 7.20V.

What is the marine cranking rating (MCA)?
The marine cranking ampere (MCA) rating refers to the number of amperes a battery can support for 30 seconds at a temperature of 32°F until the battery voltage drops to 1.20 volts per cell, or 7.20 volts for a 12V battery. Thus, a 12V battery that carries a MCA rating of 600 CCA tells us that the battery will provide 600 amperes for 30 seconds at 32°F before the voltage falls to 7.20V. Note that the MCA is sometimes referred to as the cranking amperes or CA.

What is the difference between MCA and CCA?
The marine cranking ampere (MCA) rating of a battery is very similar to the CCA rating; the only difference is that while the CCA is measured at a temperature of 0°F, the MCA is measured at 32°F. All other requirements are the same — the ampere draw is for 30 seconds and the end of discharge voltage in both cases is 1.20 volts per cell.

 

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[Banshee]

Actually, for future reference, in the winter, MCA is not as good as CCA, as CCA is measured at minus 18C (0f), where as MCA is only measured only at 0c (32f).

Ah fair enough there you go you've got the proof, that's what I was told by the battery shop, I do know though that for every CCA you have, an MCA has a 1/3 more power :naughty

 

[Fez_uk]

Good batteries them, You can get the exact same batteries without the lucas brand a bit cheaper too.

Me and pete have been running them for a while now

 

[Banshee]

Good batteries them, You can get the exact same batteries without the lucas brand a bit cheaper too.

Me and pete have been running them for a while now

I know they are mate, I took Pete's advice and went for it, the ones that are re-badged are original Lucas ones that failed the quality tests I hope you know :sly

 

[Fez_uk]

who told you that?

 

[daniel2609]

ive got the same battery now, after reading your post about it the other week i decided to bite the bullet and get one, seems ok at the mo

 

[Banshee]

who told you that?

Got a pal that works at Lucas :thumb2