Re: Battery Questions.....

From: bernd@texas.net
Date: Thu Jan 18 2001 - 18:12:02 EST


Positive...it stated 1000CCA on the top (1997 model Battery as well - Dual post
also). That's the reason I purchased it in the first place (besides being a
Marine/Deep Cycle as well...offroading purposed...it lasts longer with more
accessories).

- Bernd

> Thanks Bernd,
> Here is what I found
> -The 800U and 800S 12-volt models deliver 800CCA at 0°F
> What about CA ratings? I know you have said 1000CCA, but I cannot find that
> within their website about cranking amps nor cold cranking amps, Bernd.
> Nothing else is stated anywhere in that website. I have found on other
> websites, companies which sell Optimas, that the Blue Top Marine only
> delivers 800CCA also. . Why did you also decide on their Marine battery over
> their SLI(starter, lighting, ignition) red top batteries?
> OK wait a minute, I just found info for the Blue Top battery, at:
> http://www.marinebatteries.com/optima_blue.html
> This website states the 1000M Blue Top Optima delivers 1000CA and 800CCA.
> Bernd, are you sure yours has 1000CCA????
> Also at: http://www.marinebatteries.com/optima_red.html
> It states that the 800U/800S(Red Top) both deliver 1000CA and 800CCA.
> Once again, why doesnt Optima provide info for their batteries on their
> website? If they do, please tell me where!
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
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