Deep Cycle vs. Regular Battery

[Jim Werth]

My battery in my cobra is 7 years old. The car sat for over 7 months with no charger. Started first try, just like every other year. Jim

[wanab5150]

And besides that Ron, where were you Sunday.
We went to lunch and a little wine tasting in Murphy's. You have a rep to uphold on the wine tasting trips ,ya know! tom

[Bxx1]

Originally Posted by wanab5150

And besides that Ron, where were you Sunday.
We went to lunch and a little wine tasting in Murphy's. You have a rep to uphold on the wine tasting trips ,ya know! tom

I didnt know about the Murphy's ride. That too would have resolved many more issues....
Ron

[wanab5150]

Originally Posted by Jim Werth

My battery in my cobra is 7 years old. The car sat for over 7 months with no charger. Started first try, just like every other year. Jim

Exactly!!!

[pgermond]

Ron,

I'm a bit late responding and don't know if you got your question answered. I have had an Optima Red Top in my car since 2003 and have never had a problem. It can sit for a month or two, has never had any type of charger on it, and performs every time.

[SP01715]

Originally Posted by pgermond

Ron,

I'm a bit late responding and don't know if you got your question answered. I have had an Optima Red Top in my car since 2003 and have never had a problem. It can sit for a month or two, has never had any type of charger on it, and performs every time.

I have a red top Optima in my 49 caddy and I added a tender after I started having problems when it sat for more than a few months. Any battery will go dead if it sits long enough. A tender is cheap and works well.

[FUNFER2]

As expensive as the batteries are, it's good assurance to have a "Battery Tender" (or the like) to keep it in top working condition. Also, depending on the amps left after a few weeks, it's hard on the alternator. No brainier for me.

[Bxx1]

Good advice everyone... I appreciate your responses.... thanks to all.
Ron

[jrjmac1]

Just drive the damn thing...you're welcome!