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Testing an Optima

 
 
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Winnet
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:17 pm    Post subject: Testing an Optima Reply with quote

Can you use a drop tester to check an Optima Red Top battery?

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anybody?

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 12:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can't see any reason why not.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 1:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wasn't sure given the way the battery is made.

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 2:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My thinking is that it is designed to start a vehicle so a drop test should not cause it any problems. This is just my opinion after looking at the specs of the battery.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fair doos, will try and charge it in the garage and then take it to a friendly garage.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 5:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Gie's a shout

We have the fancy tester & charger at work for them

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Will do Ivor

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