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Re: everything you want to know about batteries
[Re: Stump Finder]
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02/03/19 05:44 PM
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basscaster46
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Some good reads guys. I have always been told to never charge a lead deep cycle battery because of memory issues. So I was told wrong and have been doing it wrong all this time. I have an on board charger and will be plugin it in after each outing. Maybe this will fix the short battery life. So you never charged trolling motor batteries?
I got all day Iām retired
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Re: everything you want to know about batteries
[Re: hopalong]
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01/03/20 02:48 AM
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Stump jumper
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Time to replace my starting battery. Trying to find a group 27 with 1000+ MCA is like pulling hen's teeth. Looks like my only real choice is O'Reillys. Optimax manual says 1000 MCA minimum. 24s are easy to find but I want the extra reserve with electronics I run.
2200 Bay Champ/200 Mercury Optimax 2017 Tundra TSS 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L
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Re: everything you want to know about batteries
[Re: Paparon]
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10/26/20 08:31 PM
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F4 Gator
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Good info, thanks!
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Re: everything you want to know about batteries
[Re: hopalong]
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01/24/21 02:34 AM
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RAMM
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https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/optima%C2%AE-marine-dual-purpose-12-volt-battery#repChildCatSku=017291436
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Re: everything you want to know about batteries
[Re: hopalong]
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08/11/21 12:58 PM
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MrSurly
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Great Info in that batteryweb link!!!! thanks for posting this.
The only other Item I wish they'd have included would be "Battery Myths" wherein they could rid of of the 'old wives tale' that setting a battery on concrete will "kill the battery". It is not true, though it *once was* back in my Grand Pappy's day. But LOTS of folks still won't let it go.
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Re: everything you want to know about batteries
[Re: tractorman]
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08/11/21 01:21 PM
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MrSurly
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That link's outdated but I did find your listing. What are the amp-hour ratings of these?
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Re: everything you want to know about batteries
[Re: hopalong]
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08/21/22 10:24 PM
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rh47
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Re: everything you want to know about batteries
[Re: hopalong]
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09/13/22 07:34 PM
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drifter106
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Sacred heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen For those who believe, no explanation is necessary....for those who don't, no explanation is possible For the sake of his sorrowful Passion, have Mercy on us and the whole world
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Re: everything you want to know about batteries
[Re: hopalong]
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02/13/23 01:02 PM
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Stump jumper
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I need to replace my starting battery and looking at AGMs. Are there any issues using an AGM with proper MCA on a Mercury Optimax? I have heard that some automotive alternators do not charge AGMs properly.
2200 Bay Champ/200 Mercury Optimax 2017 Tundra TSS 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L
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