Voltage Problem

[baghira]

Optima go to cambros or the one just beside him (Tar radiators), and i bought it 150 euro, where from strand marine it costs 24o euro...

[skip]

WOW, BIG difference. Thanks for the heads up Silvio.

Did you get the Blue Top or Red Top?

[baghira]

blue top.

[SteveGB]

Thanks nies,

Silvio/Skip the Optima Blue top Marine batteries....is it possible that the highest Capacity (Ah) they have is 75 Ah? My engine requires a Min of 70 Ah...i was looking more on the lines of a 90 or 100 Ah due to the fact that all my electronics use this one battery.

Steve

[baghira]

I am not that keen into batteries, but these optima seem to work differently for some reason i do not know.
Where other batteris need to be very large and with big AH, this is really small and say more powerful.....
But I cant' explain.. i Have 0 knowledge in electronics.

[skip]

Steve you engine wouldn't need a min Ah it would need a min CCA or MCA.

CCA - Cold Cranking amps is expressed at -17C (not really applicable in Malta!)
MCA - Marine Cranking amps is expressed at 0C

The Optima Blue Top's will start even a 300hp, they have one model start only SLI and the rest are DC (Dual Cycle). They are listed as Optima's Marine range.

Varta have an AGM Start/Deep Cycle that I have, 95AH.

I would suggest seeing what Cambros and Schuberg can offer, both next door to each other with AC Delco

[Moonwalker]

So did you solve the problem yet?

[SteveGB]

Work in progress moonwalker....I am going to connect the VHF directly to the battery so that I will not overload my current circuit. Also will be having my battery checked and most probably will be buying a new one just in case. Will also check my current wires for any corrosion/loose connections. I will be changing all my wiring next season, as from what I gathered its no good.