Optima Battery

[chrismoore701]

My charger was dead. Time to buy a new one. Took it to my dads and charging it there. Any recommendations on a new charger?

[Blessed66]

Make sure you have a charger that is rated for AGM battery charging. You'd be surprised how many Optima customers I ticked off telling them I can't warranty their battery (which they swore was "bad") until I charge it first.

We had a B.A. Autometer charger that was excellent at AGM batteries. Charged up, didn't see many of them come back. Not doubting "bad batch" battery and QC issues - I know they happen.

And for what it's worth, when I worked for a Dodge/Hyundai dealer - our "OEM Replacement" Mopar and Hyundai batteries were delivered on an Interstate truck. Just saying.

[chrismoore701]

Originally Posted by Blessed66

Make sure you have a charger that is rated for AGM battery charging. You'd be surprised how many Optima customers I ticked off telling them I can't warranty their battery (which they swore was "bad") until I charge it first.

We had a B.A. Autometer charger that was excellent at AGM batteries. Charged up, didn't see many of them come back. Not doubting "bad batch" battery and QC issues - I know they happen.

And for what it's worth, when I worked for a Dodge/Hyundai dealer - our "OEM Replacement" Mopar and Hyundai batteries were delivered on an Interstate truck. Just saying.

What is the difference in the charging? AGM?

[Blessed66]

Originally Posted by chrismoore701

What is the difference in the charging? AGM?

AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries are more sensitive to overcharging than lead acid batteries. Gel (Optima) batteries are more sensitive to Amperage of the charge. For example, if you want to fry an Optima Red Top, put it on a charge in excess of 10A. It's also fun when I see parts "specialists" sell a Red Top for a boat or general Deep Cycle application.

EDIT: Also, I tend to throw around AGM and Gel like they are the same, they aren't. It's a bad habit I have yet to kick.

[RUN GMC]

Originally Posted by chrismoore701

My charger was dead. Time to buy a new one. Took it to my dads and charging it there. Any recommendations on a new charger?

This is what I bought it brought back a used optima I had got on the cheap.....some say its not good but I think a lot of people use it wrong.....worked good for me........

http://www.walmart.com/ip/46605772?w...511888&veh=sem