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Hi Kustom Komet. Feel free to turn that battery in for recycling (they are worth money, even when they are no longer usable). wsdad, I appreciate...
GeezersP15, we advertise that our batteries can last up to twice as long as a traditional flooded battery. That may only mean five years in the...
What do you mean by "design life?" I ask that, because I see other brands pushing that with their products, but then qualifying it by also...
delco666, I apologize if you feel that by disagreeing with you that I am insulting you, as that certainly isn't my intent. I can't comment on...
If someone charges any battery, AGM or flooded, at too high of a current and/or for too long a period of time, the battery can be ruined. Are you...
If an alternator if functioning properly, it won't deliver more current than the vehicle and/or battery needs. I can't speak for other AGM brands...
Hello, I apologize for my slow response. Even though I'm subscribed to this thread, I never received e-mails when you guys posted. Anyway,...
31Vicky with a hemi, divco13 is correct. The manufacturing defect rates you managed to find are not for automotive batteries, although...
31Vicky with a hemi, while I would love to post our manufacturing defect rate, I have not convinced my own bosses do this and they have told me no...
Rugblaster, while a purpose built, smart charger is a good idea for any battery, the limits of any charger should be known before charging any...
RugBlaster, as I mentioned before, I can't speak for the specific types of batteries you are referring to for industrial applications, but regular...
TP, I would strongly encourage you to submit your YellowTop story to us here. Last year, we picked our three favorite submissions and flew the...
Hi Optimus, the first digit in the side case burn code is the year of manufacture and the next three numbers are the Julian day of the year (March...
HRBOB34, I'm glad to hear you had a good experience with your battery and I'm sorry to hear about your friend's experience. Fortunately, if there...
slammed, I don't know that an infomercial filled with the facts I've presented here or any additional factual information will make any difference...
Bob, the truth about battery failures from manufacturing defects is that most will occur well within the first year of ownership, if not the first...
zman, I did show some of our engineers the picture and in a perfect world, we'd like to have the battery back, so we can tear it down and see if...
zman, I wish I had all the answers, as it would certainly make my job a lot easier. Unfortunately I do not, which is why I am interested in...
zman & Diavolo, I'm sure our engineers would be interested in hearing your theories on how the blistering on that battery originated from inside...
no55mad, I wish Optima advertised on or sponsored all of the boards where I am active. However, that is not my call and probably not feasible,...
Tom, I'm glad to hear your situation has been resolved. OLIVER BROS GARAGE, I'm sorry to hear about the problems you've experienced with our...
Hello, I noticed your conversation regarding our batteries and wanted to offer some assistance, although I'm glad to see so many of you have...
Tinbasher, I saw the Hot Rod article you are referencing and the technique they described does work, although the batteries mentioned in the...
Von Rigg Fink, I appreciate your comments and certainly don't take them personally. I understand where you are coming from and I know some folks...
junkyardroad, I'm sorry to hear your retailer went out of business. Our 800 number (888-8OPTIMA) and email address (info@optimabatteries.com) is...
I really appreciate everyone's comments and feedback. MotherTrucker, you are absolutely correct about non-isolated batteries needing to be...
I really appreciate the comments and feedback guys. Engine man, many of the bad batteries returned to us are just deeply-discharged, so the...
Hi Von Rigg Fink, I'm sorry to hear you were given incorrect information regarding either how to charge or mount our batteries. You raise valid...
Hi Bob, I'm sorry to hear about the problems you've been having and I'd like to help. I don't know what kind of charger you are using, but our...
poboyross, Im glad you were willing to ask about battery relocation. So many times, people just make assumptions because they are afraid to ask...
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