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leeds



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A generalised schematic for you




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leeds wrote:
A generalised schematic for you




Brendan


getting the extras in there kiddo!
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T1G UP wrote:
2x these http://www.advancedbatterysupplies.co.uk/n...v26mf.html


T1G - each to their own Thumbs Up I use a Numax to charge the electric model planes the boys fly.. good leisure battery. I'm going to install the 2x 1500s and a VSR based management unit - I don't intend to fit a winch.
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wslr wrote:
I believed the hype when the Optima was the battery to have (actually I was fooled by the marketing) and put a red top in my P38. The previous OEM battery had been in there for 5 years. The Optima lasted just 2.


My Red top has been in 2 Land Rovers and is still starting my 110 which stands for weeks at a time and is 5 years old.

Its been shorted, flattened and quick charged, so I would suggest that either yours was a dud or I have been really lucky! 2002 Defender 110 DC
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bpman wrote:
T1G UP wrote:
2x these http://www.advancedbatterysupplies.co.uk/n...v26mf.html


T1G - each to their own Thumbs Up I use a Numax to charge the electric model planes the boys fly.. good leisure battery. I'm going to install the 2x 1500s and a VSR based management unit - I don't intend to fit a winch.


i have them thats all BP, under a year old. they say they'll take the cranking amps of 800 so although down on a 1500 plenty for a fridge. right now that 400 saving will pay for my rear storage etc.
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you missed an excellent T storage box on the for-sales tonight (so did I)
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you missed an excellent T storage box on the for-sales tonight (so did I)
nah not for what i have in mind.I got enough ali sheet in my workshop to make one. i did the ali sheet in the back of my 90 as a sexy boot liner.

had a play with my new waeco fridge today though. and the dog cage,
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ben_j85jty wrote:

My Red top has been in 2 Land Rovers and is still starting my 110 which stands for weeks at a time and is 5 years old.

Its been shorted, flattened and quick charged, so I would suggest that either yours was a dud or I have been really lucky!


I've had mixed luck with Optima and previously had Yellow, Red and Blue. One was great, one OK and the other junk. The great one was excellent and got loads of abuse and took it faultlessly, the others just ran flat in either record time or much quicker than it should have done.

Today a pair of Odyssey batteries are going into my truck (Thanks Brendan) and hopefully these will be much more reliable. Nick

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I think that I must have got a good one, as it seems the general consensus is Optima's aren't all they are hyped to be.

Oddessey look to be the firm favorites at the moment so that will be what I will go for next. 2002 Defender 110 DC
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Optimas used to be considered to be the dogs dangly bits some years ago

Odysseys now appear to have that title

Which brand of battery will have that title in 5 - 10 years time???

I am sure that since we have gone from wet lead acid, to sealed lead acid, to gel to AGM batteries that in a few years time we will have a new contender for the title 4x4 batteries dog dangly bits!


A quick comparison

Optima YELLOW top (Optima starter/leisure battery) £215
SC34DA specs: 12V, 55Ah
Cold Cranking Amps (EN) 690 CCA
Capacity (EN) 55Ah
Reserve Capacity 120 minutes
Weight 19.7kg
Dimensions: 254mm long, 174mm wide, 200mm high.

Odyssey 1500 £225

* 880 cold cranking amps
* 68 Ah capacity
* Standard automotive terminals and additional side terminals - TOP SAE, SIDE 3/8” Receptacle
* W 275.6 x D 171.7 x H 198.6 mm
* Weight 22.4 kg
* Reserved capacity 135 minutes



Hope that simple comparison helps



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you sell i twin battery holder for my numax Leeds?
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T1G, we have twin battery trays for pre 07 models in stock for £40. These will take twin Odyssey 1500 or twin Optimas

Unfortunately we have not come across a reasonable priced one for post 07 Defenders. Anyone on here got some pointers?

Choice for post 07 includes

Devon 4x4 at £48

Flatdog do one with a non conducting bar. Check with Flatdog if it will fit post 07/your batteries £48

Gwyn Lewis does one at £55


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leeds wrote:
T1G, we have twin battery trays for pre 07 models in stock for £40. These will take twin Odyssey 1500 or twin Optimas

Unfortunately we have not come across a reasonable priced one for post 07 Defenders. Anyone on here got some pointers?

Choice for post 07 includes

Devon 4x4 at £48

Flatdog do one with a non conducting bar. Check with Flatdog if it will fit post 07/your batteries £48

Gwyn Lewis does one at £55


Brendan


shame easier to make one card payment! how my other bits coming along? Back to the grind next week
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Brendan

the trays for the 1500s will it fit twin 1700's ?

if not, please could you advise ?

cheers
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