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  1. 6th August 2009, 02:02 AM #1
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    Optima Batteries

    Gday All,has/does anyone use these batteries,They seem to be expensive, am looking at replacing my duel battery but for a 55A/H battery im not sure if they justify the price.
    Your thoughts/comments would be great
    Thanks and Cheers Ean
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  2. 6th August 2009, 08:11 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ean Austral View Post
    Gday All,has/does anyone use these batteries,They seem to be expensive, am looking at replacing my duel battery but for a 55A/H battery im not sure if they justify the price.
    Your thoughts/comments would be great
    Thanks and Cheers Ean
    Answer in short is you get what you pay for , yes they are very good
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  3. 6th August 2009, 11:16 AM #3
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    Hi Ean
    I've been running two Blue top (marine) Optimas for years and they have been great in the RRC. The aux runs an inverter, Engel, lights, GPS and the stereo + amp. Was getting about 2.5 days running the fridge in the Kimberley last year (35C ambient). I would recommend them but they are very expensive.
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  4. 6th August 2009, 12:42 PM #4
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    Very happy with my bluetop, now I have a second to replace my dying cranker
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  5. 6th August 2009, 12:44 PM #5
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    Hi
    I have 5 in tractors and both the defender and disco they are expensive but worth it ,i have one in a tractor that is 8-9 years old - you need a auto charger and all batteries need a charge on 240 v every nown again .
    I will becontinuing to buy them .
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    Hi Ean i run blue top main and yellow top aux, and have to agree you get what you pay for...gaz.
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  7. 6th August 2009, 07:26 PM #7
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    I have also been running them for years, i have 3 at the moment running a 3000w inverter and fridge. Its the only battery that i have come around that can handle 300amps + for a period of time when using the inverter... they are 4 years old now and still going strong.... Only secret is 14 + Voltage for charging!! keeps them very strong! Most cases you will need a Voltage booster to get the voltage up to 14.4v in normal 4x4 set ups....

    Brilliant battery never let me down always full of amps to crank over ANYTHING!!
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  8. 7th August 2009, 08:58 PM #8
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    Yep
    Good batteries.
    I have a Blue top for my Engel.
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    Optimas

    I have 2 marine bluetops in my defender with a manual switch. I use both as starting batteries and both as deep cycle batteries to run the Engel and accessories.
    It's a simple system which costs a bit more but is more versatile than the standard dual battery setup. Only downside is I had to take out a perfectly good OEM battery...although I have found a use for it now in my shed.

    When and if they fail I'll be buying more.

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  10. 8th August 2009, 04:26 AM #10
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    they also have a tendency to quit on you unexpectedly. here, that happens all the time. people are shying away from optimas for good and getting diehard platinums. works as well as a dual setup. keeps fridges running for days and can handle the abuse of several lights and a winch running all at once.
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