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6 volt optima battery.
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kirkstad |
01-05-2022 @ 1:38 PM
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I have installed a 6volt optima battery in my stock 36. I'm not sure, but I believe someone mentioned on the forum awhile back, that you shouldn't use a battery tender on this type of battery. I want to maintain it during these winter months. Thank you. Frank.
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Jacques1960 |
01-05-2022 @ 3:37 PM
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A NOCO Genius is ideal for a 6v AGM (or any other battery for that matter). I use for both my 36 Phaeton and 38 woodie, both with Optimas
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ford38v8 |
01-05-2022 @ 4:54 PM
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From the website, it looks like the Noco Genius 10 is the one for 6v Optima. I have an old, never used, Optima of the shorter version that is completely dead. This charger sounds like it may revive that battery! I think it's worth a try, any other opinions?
Alan
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kirkstad |
01-06-2022 @ 11:53 AM
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Thank you guys, I'll see if I can find one. Frank
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kubes40 |
01-06-2022 @ 12:51 PM
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Alan, I have never been able to revive an Optima. However, I believe it's always worth a try. Not much to lose by trying.
Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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kirkstad |
01-06-2022 @ 1:13 PM
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My optima is only a year old and is fine, I just want to keep it up to par when not in use during the winter. perhaps I should remove it from my car and keep in in the house. My garage is not heated and gets pretty cold during the winter months. The Noco genius charger, that Jacques1960 mentioned, is out of stock right now. Thanks. Frank
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ford38v8 |
01-06-2022 @ 4:14 PM
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kirkstad, One of the advantages of the Optima battery is that it doesn't self discharge. A seasonal storage should retain its charge till driving season again. It is advised, however, that for that storage period, you at least disconnect the battery cables.
Alan
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kirkstad |
01-06-2022 @ 4:49 PM
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Thank you for that information Alan. Frank
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TomO |
01-07-2022 @ 8:38 AM
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The Battery Tender Plus is recommended for AGM batteries. I have been using the Battery Tender and the Battery Tender Junior to maintain my Optima batteries since 2014.
Tom
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kirkstad |
01-07-2022 @ 12:01 PM
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Thank you Tom, I appreciate your response and the information. Frank
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