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need new battery, optima yellow top?

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Old 09-22-2012 | 05:05 AM
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Double posting.
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Old 09-22-2012 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by The Green Monster
Not to hijack, but if one were to use a dual battery setup, would using a starting battery for primary and a deep cycle for lights, winch, etc. work? Obviously assuming the dual battery relay and wiring were used and installed correctly. Those with the DHP, how often do you use the winch and how well does it hold up? Thanks guys!
It would work, but if you're doing that anyway you obviously have serious electrical need with a significant power draw... Why not just use two deep cycles so if you drain both your batteries they will still recharge and cycle well?

The deep cycle batteries have plenty of power to start the vehicle but also the added benefit of resiliency to charge and discharge cycles.
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Old 09-27-2012 | 07:10 PM
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I bought the yellow top this January. If you let the Jeep sit for 10 days plus its dead as a doornail. Pretty sad for a $190 battery
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Old 09-27-2012 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by IN the BLACK
I bought the yellow top this January. If you let the Jeep sit for 10 days plus its dead as a doornail. Pretty sad for a $190 battery
It should still be under warranty. I'd try returning it for a new one. Sounds defective.
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Old 09-28-2012 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Scrambled

It should still be under warranty. I'd try returning it for a new one. Sounds defective.
I agree. It shouldn't do that, unless it was almost dead before it was let to sit, or something has been slowly draining it
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