...these are cheaper at Costco! Mauro
On 4/20/10 5:27 PM, "Steve Laifman" <slaifman@socal.rr.com> wrote:
> Jim,
>
> I use an Optima "RedTop" in all my cars. (These are NOT the higher
> priced, shorter warranty batteries made for Marine application.)
>
> First, they are sealed from leakage and corrosion that ensues. The "Red
> Top" side and top terminal are a bit pricey. retails for $150 +. Then,
> they last a long time, especially when left on the car,while garaged.
>
>
> http://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/Optima-Batteries/Product-Line/Optima-
> RedTop-Starting-12-Volt-Batteries/?autoview=SKU
> <cid:part1.05050503.06040705@socal.rr.com>
>
> Then there is the "Deltran Battery Tender Plus". It is about $45-$60,
> and It's worked well for extended "garage time" No "overcharging or
> heating".
>
> http://www.autogeek.net/batterytender.html
> <cid:part2.02020001.00090103@socal.rr.com>
>
> http://www.batterymart.com/p-del-021-0128.html
> <cid:part3.00050400.06000308@socal.rr.com>
> They say:
>
> /"What is a Battery Tender? It's a device that plugs into a standard AC
> outlet and transfers power in the form of amps to your 12 V battery to
> keep it operational over long periods of inactivity. Battery Tender
> battery chargers are essential if you have seasonal vehicles that sit
> for months without being used. With a Battery Tender, your vehicle's
> battery will still be as fresh as the day you left it."
> /
> This is NOT a "charger" (no matter what the ad might say) but a very
> compact charge maintainer. If you don't use your car as a "daily
> driver", this is a needed expenditure. Don't think of the initial cost,
> alone. Estimate the cost of lead-acid battery, and how often you will
> be replacing it. Additionally, have you priced the costs of replacing
> the corroded trunk floor (either a piece or entirely). The source in
> Canada for repo steel is out of business, and the Alpine doesn't have
> the correct fittings for the trunk, only under the "battery box" lid.
>
> As the Brits say: "Spend the pence so you don't have to spend the pound!"
>
> Steve
>
>
> Steve Laifman
>
> Editor
>
> http://TigersUnited.com
>
>
>
> Rollright@aol.com wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> My battery is getting soggy and needs to be replaced.
>>
>> I have a Delco Freedom in there now, and a relatively standard compression
>> 260 (though recently rebuilt).
>>
>> Is there any "go to" battery out there these days? Anybody more than
>> averagely pleased with what they have?
>>
>>
>> Best regards to all, (except Tod Brown)
>>
>> Jim Armstrong
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